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departure_time

Example: departure_time=1563254734

Please note that when route_type is set to shortest then the departure_time will be ineffective as the service will return the shortest path possible irrespective of the traffic conditions.

**Truck-specific routing:**

truck_size	Format: height,width,length Example:truck_size=200,210,600	This defines the dimensions of a truck in centimetres (cm). This parameter is effective only when the mode=truck. Maximum dimensions are as follows: Height = 1000 cm Width = 5000 cm Length = 5000 cm
truck_weight	Minimum: 1 Maximum: 100000 Example: truck_weight=11770	This parameter defines the weight of the truck including trailers and shipped goods in kilograms (kg). This parameter is effective only when mode=truck.

**Route type:**

route_type

Default: fastest
Example: route_type=fastest
Allowed Values: fastest shortest

Set the route type that needs to be returned.

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Directions API FAQ

Q1. What is Directions API?

Q2. What is a Waypoint?

Q3. How many Waypoints can we pass under the Direction API request?

Q4. How is Directions API different from Distance Matrix API?

Q5. What advantages does using Flexible version provide over the standard version of Direction API?

Q6. What are flexible-only parameters w.r.t. Directions API?

Q7. What are standard-only parameters w.r.t Directions API?

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