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Google Maps Platform MCP Connector for Claude

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Get directions, place details, geocoding, and timezone data via official Google Maps APIs.

9 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner
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Connect Google Maps Platform to any AI agent and access the world's most accurate location intelligence — from turn-by-turn directions and distance matrices to rich place details and timezone data.

What you can do

  • Geocoding — Convert any address into precise latitude/longitude coordinates
  • Place Details — Get comprehensive info for any business (hours, phone, ratings, reviews)
  • Directions & Routing — Calculate routes for driving, walking, cycling, or public transit
  • Distance Matrix — Compare travel times and distances between multiple locations
  • Nearby Search — Find businesses or points of interest around a specific location
  • Elevation & Timezone — Get altitude data and timezone info for any coordinate

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your Google Maps API Key
  3. Start navigating and discovering locations from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Google Maps provides the gold standard in global mapping data, used by millions of developers.

Who is this for?

  • Travelers — Get precise directions, travel times, and find nearby amenities like restaurants or gas stations
  • Logistics Coordinators — Calculate efficient routes and compare travel times for multiple stops
  • Developers — Integrate accurate geocoding and rich place data into their applications
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9 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_directions

Supports modes: "driving" (default), "walking", "bicycling", "transit". Get travel directions between two points

get_distance_matrix

Origins and destinations can be single or multiple addresses/coordinates separated by pipe (|). Calculate travel distance and time for multiple origins and destinations

get_elevation

Input can be single "lat,lng" or multiple locations. Get elevation data for locations on the earth

find_place_from_text

Useful to get the Place ID or location before getting details. Find a place based on a text query

geocode_address

g., "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA") and need the exact GPS coordinates. Returns the formatted address and the place_id. Convert a physical address into geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude)

search_nearby_places

You can filter by "type" (e.g., "restaurant", "gas_station") or "keyword". Radius is in meters. Search for places of interest near a specific coordinate

get_place_details

Requires a valid Place ID obtained from other search tools. Get detailed information about a specific place using its Place ID

reverse_geocode

Useful for identifying locations from GPS data. Convert GPS coordinates back into a physical address

get_timezone

Essential for scheduling across time zones. Get timezone information for a specific location

See how to talk to your AI agent using Google Maps Platform.

Find the address for 'Statue of Liberty'.

Statue of Liberty is located at Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004. Coordinates: 40.6892° N, 74.0445° W.

Get directions from Times Square to Central Park.

Driving route: Distance: 2.5 miles, Duration: 12 mins. Walk route: Distance: 2.1 miles, Duration: 40 mins.

Find coffee shops near 'Pike Place Market'.

Found 5 nearby: 1. Starbucks Reserve Roastery (4.8⭐). 2. Storyville Coffee (4.7⭐). 3. Cafe Campagne (4.5⭐).

Go to the Google Cloud Console, create a project, enable the Maps APIs (Geocoding, Places, Directions, etc.), and generate an API Key in the Credentials section.

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