Google Maps
Directions and public transit schedules worldwide.
Example questions
Try asking your AI client
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How do I get from Vesterbro to CPH airport by transit if I leave at 7:30?
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How long is the drive to Aarhus tomorrow morning?
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Did the walking route to the office change because of road work?
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Give me two backup transit options if the metro is down.
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Write a short directions note for Amalie to the restaurant on Friday.
Overview
Directions and public transit schedules worldwide via Google Maps Platform.
Prerequisites
- A stackgate.ai account
Getting credentials
- Open Integrations → Google Maps.
- Click Activate — stackgate.ai uses platform Google Maps API credentials.
No personal Google Cloud API key is required for standard use.
Using with AI clients
- Dedicated endpoint:
POST /mcp/google-maps - Private gateway:
google-maps__*tools
Troubleshooting
- ZERO_RESULTS — verify addresses or place IDs are valid and routable.
- Transit unavailable — not all regions support public transit directions in the API.
Available tools
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geocode_address
Geocode a street address or place name to coordinates using Google Geocoding API.
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get_directions
Get driving, walking, cycling, or two-wheel directions between two locations.
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get_transit_route
Get public transit directions with departure/arrival schedules, lines, stops, and transfers.
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reverse_geocode
Reverse geocode coordinates to a human-readable address.
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compute_route_matrix
Compute travel times and distances between many origins and destinations.
MCP endpoint:
https://stackgate.ai/mcp/google-maps
(HTTP) or via the
private gateway.