About Google_maps
Google_maps is an MCP server published by pipeworx-io in the Maps category: google Maps MCP Pack — geocoding, places, directions, distance matrix, elevation.
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Install
git clone https://github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-google_mapsThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (7)
maps_directions"Google Maps directions from A to B" / "transit / public-transport directions" / "bus / subway / train route" / "best way to get from [X] to [Y]" — turn-by-turn directions via Google Maps. Modes: driving, walking, transit (bus/subway/train), bicycling. Requires Google Maps API key. PREFER over Mapbox/OpenRouteService specifically for public-transit routing — Google has the best transit data.
Parameters not published.
maps_distance_matrix"Travel time matrix between [N] origins and [M] destinations" / "drive-time grid via Google Maps" / "transit times between addresses" — N×M distance and duration matrix between many points via Google Maps. Modes: driving, walking, bicycling, transit. Use for delivery routing, multi-stop optimization, transit-heavy planning.
Parameters not published.
maps_elevation"Elevation at [coords] via Google" / "altitude / height above sea level" — elevation in meters for one or more lat/lng pairs via Google Maps Elevation API. Pipe-separated locations for batch queries.
Parameters not published.
maps_geocode"Geocode [address] via Google Maps" / "Google Maps coordinates of [place]" / "lat lng for [address] using Google" — convert an address to lat/lng + formatted address via Google Maps Platform. Premium-quality geocoding (highest accuracy for US addresses); requires Google Maps API key. Use when Mapbox/MapTiler/OpenStreetMap miss the address.
Parameters not published.
maps_place_details"Hours / phone / reviews of [business]" / "Google business info for [place]" / "is [restaurant] open" — full details for a Google Place: address, phone, hours, website, ratings, user reviews. Requires a place ID from `maps_place_search`. Use after search to drill into one specific business.
Parameters not published.
maps_place_search"Find restaurants / hotels / coffee shops / [businesses] near [location]" / "nearby [type] within [radius]" / "places to eat in [area]" — find nearby businesses and points of interest via Google Maps Places. Returns names, addresses, Google ratings, distances. Premium-quality POI data; requires Google Maps API key. Use over Yelp/OSM when you want Google's POI coverage and ratings.
Parameters not published.
maps_reverse_geocode"Reverse geocode [lat,lng] via Google Maps" / "what address is at [coords] in Google" — coordinates → address via Google Maps Platform. Requires Google Maps API key. Use when you need Google's street-address parsing (most accurate for US).
Parameters not published.
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mcp-google_maps
Google Maps MCP Pack — geocoding, places, directions, distance matrix, elevation.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 250+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
maps_geocode |
Convert an address to coordinates. Returns latitude, longitude, and formatted address. Use when you need to locate a place on a map. |
maps_reverse_geocode |
Convert coordinates to a street address. Returns formatted address, city, state, and country. Use to identify what's at a specific location. |
maps_place_search |
Find nearby places by type (e.g., restaurants, hotels, parks). Returns names, addresses, ratings, and distances within a radius (in meters). |
maps_place_details |
Get full details for a place: address, phone, hours, website, and user reviews. Use with a place ID from search results. |
maps_directions |
Get turn-by-turn directions between locations. Returns route, distance, duration, and waypoints. Specify mode: driving, walking, transit, or biking. |
maps_distance_matrix |
Calculate travel distance and time between multiple location pairs. Returns matrix with distances and durations for specified mode: driving, walking, transit, or biking. |
maps_elevation |
Get elevation in meters for coordinates. Returns elevation and location data. Use to check altitude or terrain height. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"google_maps": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/google_maps/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 250+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Google_maps data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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