Provides tools for geocoding, reverse geocoding, place searching, retrieving place details, calculating distances between points, obtaining elevation data, and generating directions with route information using the Google Maps API.
Google Maps MCP Server
MCP Server for the Google Maps API.
Tools
maps_geocodeConvert address to coordinates
Input:
address(string)Returns: location, formatted_address, place_id
maps_reverse_geocodeConvert coordinates to address
Inputs:
latitude(number)longitude(number)
Returns: formatted_address, place_id, address_components
maps_search_placesSearch for places using text query
Inputs:
query(string)location(optional): { latitude: number, longitude: number }radius(optional): number (meters, max 50000)
Returns: array of places with names, addresses, locations
maps_place_detailsGet detailed information about a place
Input:
place_id(string)Returns: name, address, contact info, ratings, reviews, opening hours
maps_distance_matrixCalculate distances and times between points
Inputs:
origins(string[])destinations(string[])mode(optional): "driving" | "walking" | "bicycling" | "transit"
Returns: distances and durations matrix
maps_elevationGet elevation data for locations
Input:
locations(array of {latitude, longitude})Returns: elevation data for each point
maps_directionsGet directions between points
Inputs:
origin(string)destination(string)mode(optional): "driving" | "walking" | "bicycling" | "transit"
Returns: route details with steps, distance, duration
Related MCP server: Map Traveler MCP
Setup
API Key
Get a Google Maps API key by following the instructions here.
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
Docker
NPX
Build
Docker build:
License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.