MapQuest MCP Server
Mapping and location services via MapQuest — geocoding, directions, and POI search.
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What is the MapQuest MCP Server?
The MapQuest MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to MapQuest. Mapping and location services via MapQuest — geocoding, directions, and POI search. Powered by the Vinkius AI Gateway — no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
MapQuest MCP Server: see your AI Agent in action
Built-in capabilities (5)
geocode_address
Convert an address into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)
get_directions
Get driving, walking, or cycling directions between two locations
get_static_map_url
Generate a static map image URL for a specific location
reverse_geocode
Convert geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) into a human-readable address
search_points_of_interest
Search for specific places (restaurants, gas stations, etc.) around a location
What this connector unlocks
Connect your AI agent to MapQuest, one of the pioneers in online mapping. This integration provides essential geographic tools, from converting addresses to coordinates to calculating detailed travel routes.
What you can do
- Geocoding — Convert street addresses into precise latitude and longitude coordinates
- Reverse Geocoding — Identify the human-readable address for any GPS coordinate
- Detailed Directions — Get turn-by-turn routing for driving, walking, or cycling, including distance and time estimates
- POI Search — Find nearby businesses and points of interest like restaurants, gas stations, or parks
- Static Maps — Generate URLs for visual map images centered on any location
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your MapQuest Consumer Key (available at the MapQuest Developer Network)
3. Use natural language to ask for directions or geographic lookups
Who is this for?
- Travelers — quickly get directions and travel times during planning
- Logistics Managers — automate coordinate lookups and routing calculations
- Local Researchers — find businesses and services in any specific area
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