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OpenRouteService

High-performance routing engine, isochrones reachability, and fleet logistics API.

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LicenseLGPL-3.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit5 days ago
Tags5 topics
Fleet Logistics RoutesIsochrone Catchment ZonesDistance Matrix CalculatorRouting Engine ApiDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider OpenRouteService?

OpenRouteService is an open-source geographic routing API built with Java. It computes multi-modal driving/walking routes, time-distance matrix calculations, isochrone travel catchment areas, and road restriction avoidance.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of OpenRouteService

OpenRouteService provides scalable routing, vehicle matrix distances, and isochrones for logistics.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/openrouteservice/openrouteservice.git
2cd openrouteservice
3docker compose up -d

Query http://localhost:8080/ors/v2/directions/driving-car to calculate vehicle route waypoints.

OpenRouteService is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0.

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OpenRouteService FAQs

OpenRouteService is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

OpenRouteService is listed under the LGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

OpenRouteService is listed as an alternative to Google Directions API. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.