Drive time and distance between UK postcodes. A fraction of the cost of Google Maps Distance Matrix. No caching restrictions.
GET https://api.jobbookers.co.uk/v1/route?from=NR21+8AB&to=PE37+7JL { "duration_mins": 23, "distance_miles": 16.2, "from_postcode": "NR21 8AB", "to_postcode": "PE37 7JL" }
Google Maps Distance Matrix costs ~£400 per 10,000 calls and prohibits caching. Job Bookers Routing API costs from £19/month for 1,000 calls with flat pricing and no overages.
Logistics route planning and optimisation
Field service engineer scheduling
Delivery time and cost estimation
Multi-stop journey planning
Service area and coverage calculation
Google Maps is a great product — but it's expensive, restricts caching, and is overkill for UK postcode routing.
| Provider | Price | Caching | UK-specific | Flat pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps Distance Matrix | ~£400 / 10k calls | No | No | No |
| HERE Routing API | £300+/month | No | No | No |
| Job Bookers Routing API | From £19/month | No* | Yes | Yes |
* Caching of API responses is not permitted under our Terms of Service.
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