Alternative Routes API

Routing

Get several distinct route options in a single request so users can pick their preferred path.

Overview

The Alternative Routes API computes up to three genuinely different routes between your points in a single request. Ideal for giving drivers a choice, avoiding a blocked road, or comparing a fast vs. shorter path — each option includes full geometry, distance and duration.

API reference

GET/api/1/directions

Parameter	Type	Status	Description
point	string	Required	Waypoint as lat,lng. Repeat the parameter for each stop (minimum 2).
alternatives	integer	Optional	Number of alternative routes to also return (0–3).
profile	string	Optional	Travel mode: driving, cycling or walking.

Example request

Credit cost: 1 credit

curl "https://osrmroute.com/api/1/directions?point=40.3777,49.8516&point=40.40,49.86&alternatives=2&key=YOUR_KEY"

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