I can use this to get directions between 2 lat/lngs:
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=0,0&daddr=50,40
And I can use this to view a particular place by place id:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:PLACE_ID_HERE
Is it possible to do somethig similar to this?
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=0,0&daddr=PLACE_ID_HERE
I want to get the directions from any lat/long position to a particular Google place
Thanks to the useful link posted my Mr Upsidedown (its the docs for Google Maps URLs specifically, rather than places/maps API), I found that this is possible by constructing the url like this
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=51.315903303198624,-0.5612461159895105&destination=51.5007293621435, -0.1246254894957886&destination_place_id=ChIJ2dGMjMMEdkgRqVqkuXQkj7c
So we need these params in order to achieve it:
origin (lat/lng)
destination (lat/lng)
destination_place_id (placeId)
Following the url above will show directions between the 2 co-ordinates, but will also indicate the actual place we are travelling to (Big Ben), where as excluding the destination_place_id will just try and show the area being travelled to (e.g. Westminster).
I need to create a static image of google map with several markers, and each marker has a custom icon.
In the Api DOC there is the note: Static Map URLs are restricted to 2048 characters in size. In practice, you will probably not have need for URLs longer than this, unless you produce complicated maps with a high number of markers and paths.
The url is very long.... There is the position for each marker and the URL for the custom icon for each one.
I've already tried with POST request ma it is not supported.
There is another way to create a static map image without max length limitation?
A possible way might be this, but i don't know if is it possible: I've create my custom map using the function in GMaps, and i have added all the markers i need.
There is a way to access in static way to this particular map? so in the url i have to give only the center of the map and other parameters (zoom, ...), but all the markers are already positioned.
Or... another idea... Can i submit the URL of a KML with all markers positioned instead each single marker position+icon url?
FYI, Google recently updated the limit to 8192.
Have you tried using a URL shortener for the icon urls? I believe the static map API will respect services that make URLs shorter... might save you a few characters.
You might wanna check out toopola´s API to help working with Google Static Maps, I am about to make my own attempt.
Another idea
find map area that contains all the markers
divide the map area into rectangular pieces (4 pieces for example)
create image url for each part, but include in url only markers and icons visible on map
show images
Мethod of division depends on the markers position.
Yes, you can definitely do this with the Javascript API.
I have built a few applications using that API. It can be a little tricky to get your head around, but it is pretty good. For what you want to do, it would not be too difficult. If the user has to be able to interact with the map and add pins and such, it starts to get a little more complicated because you have to capture clicks and such.
Does the map its self need to be available as a URL, or does it just need to be embedded on some page and that URL can be used?
The Javascript API will work best if you can embed the map into an existing webpage.
I am currently working with the Google Maps API and returning static maps (images) from the API.
I need to place markers on the map. The documentation says how to place markers on the map by defining long/lat values: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/staticmaps/#Markers
My problem is that i don´t know where to place the markers. I want a google maps search phrase to determine the placement of the markers. Is that possible?
To sum up:
I want to submit a search phrase to the API and have a static map (image) returned with markers matching my search phrase.
You can place markers based on an address:
http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=55.665149742004,12.5627200816055&zoom=12&size=640x640&sensor=false&maptype=hybrid&markers=color:blue|label:S|smallegade%201,%20frederiksberg
Yes, it's possible. Try this:
http://code.google.com/intl/pl/apis/maps/documentation/geocoding/
This particular link regards to Maps API Web Services, but there are others api, for javascript for instance.
Generaly you need Geocoging that tranlate address to latitude and longitude
I believe you can not search a term in Maps Static version. It is not in the accepted parameters: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static/dev-guide#Usage
Try using Embed or JavaScript versions instead.
I have a small application that gives the current location: longitude and latitude.
Now I have to browse to google maps with the longitude and latitude.
Please suggest how I can do this.
The best way is to use q parameter so that it displays the map with the point marked. eg.:
https://maps.google.com/?q=<lat>,<lng>
This schema has changed again (23rd October 2018). See Kushagr's answer for the latest.
This for a map with the marker (via aaronm's comment):
https://www.google.com/maps/?q=-15.623037,18.388672
For an older example (no marker on this one):
https://www.google.com/maps/preview/#-15.623037,18.388672,8z
The oldest format:
http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-15.623037,18.388672&spn=65.61535,79.013672
As of today (1st November, 2020), Google provided a provision of Universal URL which works quite efficiently on cross-platforms and thus, Google recommends this method.
Syntax: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=<lat>,<lng>
Example :
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=28.6139,77.2090
(New Delhi, India)
Documentation/Source.
As of today (2014/09/23), I've found that to get marker on exact place (not an approximation) you can use:
http://www.google.com/maps/place/49.46800006494457,17.11514008755796
Additionally, if you want to specify map center and zoom:
http://www.google.com/maps/place/49.46800006494457,17.11514008755796/#49.46800006494457,17.11514008755796,17z
If you want to use satellite map type, then append /data=!3m1!1e3
http://www.google.com/maps/place/49.46800006494457,17.11514008755796/#49.46800006494457,17.11514008755796,17z/data=!3m1!1e3
And If you want terrain view of the map, then append /data=!3m1!4b1
https://www.google.com/maps/place/49.46800006494457,17.11514008755796/#49.46800006494457,17.11514008755796,17z/data=!3m1!4b1
If you want to open Google Maps in a browser:
http://maps.google.com/?q=<lat>,<lng>
To open the Google Maps app on an iOS mobile device, use the Google Maps URL Scheme:
comgooglemaps://?q=<lat>,<lng>
To open the Google Maps app on Android, use the geo: intent:
geo:<lat>,<lng>?z=<zoom>
It´s out of the scope of the question, but I think it might be also interesting to know how to link to a route. The query would look like this:
https://www.google.es/maps/dir/'52.51758801683297,13.397978515625027'/'52.49083837044266,13.369826049804715'
These are URLs that work:
http://maps.google.com/?q=<LAT>,<LNG>
https://maps.google.com/?q=<LAT>,<LNG>&ll=<LAT>,<LNG>&z=18
https://www.google.com/maps/#<LAT>,<LNG>,16z
https://maps.google.com/?q=<LAT>,<LNG>&z=16
Although (for avid readers) This is the latest from google (August 22 2017):
Maps URLs
Maps URLs with map display
Maps URLs with search action
From google
Search: When searching for a specific place, the resulting map puts a pin in the specified location and displays available place details.
Important: The parameter api=1 identifies the version of Maps URLs this URL is intended for. This parameter is required in every request. The only valid value is 1. If api=1 is NOT present in the URL, all parameters are ignored and the default Google Maps app will launch, either in a browser or the Google Maps mobile app, depending on the platform in use (for example, https://www.google.com/maps).
This works too:
https://www.google.pl/maps/#<lat>,<lon>,<zoom>z
Example.
With pointer:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/<lat>,<lon>/#<lat>,<lon>,<zoom>z
Example.
To open the google maps app in android:-
geo:<lat>,<lng>?z=<zoom>
open app with marker for give location:-
geo:<lat>,<lng>?q=<lat>,<lng>(Label,Name)
open google map in ios:-
comgooglemaps://?q=<lat>,<lng>
open google maps in browser with following parameters:-
http://maps.google.com/maps?z=12&t=m&q=<lat>,<lng>
z is the zoom level (1-21)
t is the map type ("m" map, "k" satellite, "h" hybrid, "p" terrain, "e" GoogleEarth)
q is the search query
Using the query parameter won't work, Google will try to approximate the location.
The location I want : http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.7920533400153,6.37761393942265
The approximate location (west of the actual location) : http://maps.google.com/?q=43.7920533400153,6.37761393942265
say easily http://www.google.com/maps/place/lat,lng format
sample url:
http://www.google.com/maps/place/30.364124,48.227034
To get your current location as start point you need to use this URL:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=Current+Location&destination=<latitude>,<longitude>
You can fill up the destination parameter with the address, name or latitude and longitude values.
Open the following url with the latitude and longitude and zoom level.
https://maps.google.com/?q=23.22,88.32&z=8
Find your location in the Google Earth program, and click the icon "View in Google Maps". The URL bar in your browser will show the URL you need.
Open google map and show URL schemes location and location pin
UIApplication.shared.openURL(URL(string:"https://maps.google.com/?q=\(dicLocation.stringValueForKey("latitude")),\(dicLocation.stringValueForKey("longitude")),15z")!)
if you want a dir with travel mode = walking
https://www.google.es/maps/dir/'52.51758801683297,13.397978515625027'/'52.49083837044266,13.369826049804715'/data=!4m2!4m1!3e2
I know I can do it with the Google Maps API, but do you know if there is a way to change the marker in an embedded Google Map?
I want to replace the default "A" button for a "B" button or the marker with just a dot in the middle.
I haven't played around with embedding Google Maps before (I generally go straight to the API for stuff like this). I tried a couple of approaches:
I figured maybe the embed syntax would be the same as the static maps api. So I grabbed a static maps URL, copied the markers param from that and tried sticking it into the iFrame URL. This didn't work so much.
I created a Google MyPlaces and customized the marker to use the one your provided. This created a Test map which had the appropriate marker icon. I then grabbed the embed code and stuck it on a test page and voila!
Actually I had the same problem but didn't use any of the methods above and thought I share:
If you only want a marker as I did but don't want to use API then simply fool google into thinking you want a route planned using the GET tags "saddr" and "daddr"
"saddr" defines your start location (post code , street name+ number, whatever)
ONLY define saddr and leave out daddr and google maps will by default still show the marker for "A" (your start location) exactly where you want it , all in iframe without API.