Google Maps Platform MCP Server for Google ADK 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Google Maps Platform as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="google_maps_platform_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Google Maps Platform "
"using 9 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Google Maps Platform MCP Server
Connect Google Maps Platform to any AI agent and access the world's most accurate location intelligence — from turn-by-turn directions and distance matrices to rich place details and timezone data.
Google ADK natively supports Google Maps Platform as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 9 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Geocoding — Convert any address into precise latitude/longitude coordinates
- Place Details — Get comprehensive info for any business (hours, phone, ratings, reviews)
- Directions & Routing — Calculate routes for driving, walking, cycling, or public transit
- Distance Matrix — Compare travel times and distances between multiple locations
- Nearby Search — Find businesses or points of interest around a specific location
- Elevation & Timezone — Get altitude data and timezone info for any coordinate
The Google Maps Platform MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Google Maps Platform to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Maps Platform MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 9 tools from Google Maps Platform via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Google Maps Platform MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Google Maps Platform through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Google Maps Platform
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Google Maps Platform tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Google Maps Platform + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Google Maps Platform MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Google Maps Platform and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Google Maps Platform tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Google Maps Platform regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform MCP Tools for Google ADK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Google Maps Platform to Google ADK via MCP:
find_place_from_text
Useful to get the Place ID or location before getting details. Find a place based on a text query
geocode_address
g., "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA") and need the exact GPS coordinates. Returns the formatted address and the place_id. Convert a physical address into geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude)
get_directions
Supports modes: "driving" (default), "walking", "bicycling", "transit". Get travel directions between two points
get_distance_matrix
Origins and destinations can be single or multiple addresses/coordinates separated by pipe (|). Calculate travel distance and time for multiple origins and destinations
get_elevation
Input can be single "lat,lng" or multiple locations. Get elevation data for locations on the earth
get_place_details
Requires a valid Place ID obtained from other search tools. Get detailed information about a specific place using its Place ID
get_timezone
Essential for scheduling across time zones. Get timezone information for a specific location
reverse_geocode
Useful for identifying locations from GPS data. Convert GPS coordinates back into a physical address
search_nearby_places
You can filter by "type" (e.g., "restaurant", "gas_station") or "keyword". Radius is in meters. Search for places of interest near a specific coordinate
Example Prompts for Google Maps Platform in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Google Maps Platform immediately.
"Find the address for 'Statue of Liberty'."
"Get directions from Times Square to Central Park."
"Find coffee shops near 'Pike Place Market'."
Troubleshooting Google Maps Platform MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Google Maps Platform to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkGoogle Maps Platform + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Maps Platform MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect Google Maps Platform to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.