Overview

The Google Maps MCP Server provides comprehensive integration with modern Google Maps APIs (Places API, Routes API, Geocoding API, Elevation API). It enables AI models to interact with Google Maps for location services, directions, place details, distance calculations, and elevation data.

Developed by:

Developed by Vic Peacock

Key Features

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Geocoding Services

Convert addresses to geographic coordinates and vice-versa

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Place Search & Details

Search for places by text query and retrieve detailed information

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Distance & Directions

Calculate travel distances, durations, and get turn-by-turn directions

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Elevation Data

Retrieve elevation data for specific geographic locations

Available Tools

Quick Reference

Tool	Purpose	Category
`maps_ping`	Health Check	Utility
`maps_geocode`	Convert address to geographic coordinates	Geocoding
`maps_reverse_geocode`	Convert coordinates to a human-readable address	Geocoding
`maps_search_places`	Search places via text query	Places
`maps_place_details`	Get detailed information about a place	Places
`maps_distance_matrix`	Calculate distances and times between locations	Routing
`maps_elevation`	Retrieve elevation data	Elevation
`maps_directions`	Get turn-by-turn directions	Routing

Detailed Usage

maps_ping▶

Verifies if the MCP server is active.

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_ping",
  arguments: {}
});

Returns "Google Maps MCP server is alive ✅" on success.

maps_geocode▶

Converts an address into geographic coordinates.

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_geocode",
  arguments: {
    address: "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA"
  }
});

Returns location, formatted_address, place_id, address_components.

maps_reverse_geocode▶

Converts geographic coordinates into a human-readable address.

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_reverse_geocode",
  arguments: {
    latitude: 37.4221,
    longitude: -122.0841
  }
});

Returns formatted_address, place_id, address_components.

maps_search_places▶

Searches for places via text query using Places API (New).

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_search_places",
  arguments: {
    query: "restaurants in Mountain View"
  }
});

Returns an array of places with displayName, formattedAddress, location, types.

maps_place_details▶

Gets detailed information about a place.

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_place_details",
  arguments: {
    place_id: "ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4"
  }
});

Returns name, address, contact info, ratings, reviews, opening hours, photos.

maps_distance_matrix▶

Calculates distances and travel times between multiple origins and destinations.

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_distance_matrix",
  arguments: {
    origins: ["New York, NY"],
    destinations: ["Boston, MA"],
    mode: "driving"
  }
});

Returns a matrix of distances and durations.

maps_elevation▶

Retrieves elevation data for specific geographic locations.

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_elevation",
  arguments: {
    locations: [{ latitude: 37.4221, longitude: -122.0841 }]
  }
});

Returns elevation and resolution for each point.

maps_directions▶

Gets detailed turn-by-turn navigation directions between two locations.

use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_directions",
  arguments: {
    origin: "New York, NY",
    destination: "Boston, MA",
    travelMode: "DRIVE"
  }
});

Returns route steps, distance, duration, polyline.

Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["dist/index.js"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/google-maps-mcp",
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "your_api_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

API Key:

Replace your_api_key with your actual Google Maps API key. Ensure the necessary APIs (Places API (New), Routes API (New), Geocoding API, Elevation API) are enabled in your Google Cloud project.

Common Use Cases

1. Location-based Services

Integrate location search and details into AI applications:

// Search for nearby cafes
use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_search_places",
  arguments: {
    query: "cafes near me"
  }
});

Provide AI models with routing and distance calculation capabilities:

// Get directions between two points
use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_directions",
  arguments: {
    origin: "Eiffel Tower, Paris",
    destination: "Louvre Museum, Paris",
    travelMode: "WALK"
  }
});

3. Geographic Data Analysis

Utilize elevation data for environmental or topographical analysis:

// Get elevation of a specific point
use_mcp_tool({
  server_name: "google-maps",
  tool_name: "maps_elevation",
  arguments: {
    locations: [{ latitude: 48.8584, longitude: 2.2945 }] // Eiffel Tower
  }
});

Connection String Format

The Google Maps MCP server primarily uses environment variables for API key configuration. There isn't a direct "connection string" in the same way as Redis or PostgreSQL. The API key is passed via the GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY environment variable.

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