You can get a route suited to different types of vehicles. If you don't specify a vehicle type, the Routes API uses the default of a gasoline powered car.
You set the mode of transportation using the
travelMode parameter, with
choices of transit, driving, two-wheeled vehicles, walking, or bicycling.
| Vehicle type | Description |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | Compute a route for bicycles and other human-powered travel. For motorized two-wheeled vehicles, see Two-wheeled. |
| Drive | Compute a driving route. Drive is the default if you don't specify a vehicle type. |
| Transit | Get a transit route for navigation instructions using the public transportation options available in the region. Transit options may include buses, subways, and trains, among others. A transit route also usually includes instructions on walking to, from, and between transit stations. |
| Two-wheeled vehicle | Two-wheeler refers to two-wheeled motorized vehicles (for example, motorcycles). The two-wheeler travel mode differs from the bicycle travel mode, which is a human-powered travel mode. |
| Walk | Compute a walking route. |