compute_alternative_routes
boolean
How to use it
compute_alternative_routes is exposed by the Google Maps MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the compute_alternative_routes tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Google Maps MCP
$
npx mcp-server-google-mapsOther tools in Google Maps MCP (39)
address
string
avoid_ferries
boolean
avoid_highways
boolean
avoid_tolls
boolean
center
string
components
string
departure_time
string
destination
string
destinations
string[]
format
enum
fov
number
heading
number
intermediates
string[]
language
string
latlng
string
location
string
locations
string
maptype
enum
markers
string
mode
enum
origin
string
origins
string[]
pano
string
path
string
pitch
number
place_id
string
region
string
samples
integer
scale
enum
size
string
source
enum
transit_allowed_modes
enum[]
travel_mode
enum
units
enum
vehicle_end
string
vehicle_start
string
visits
object[]
waypoints
string
zoom
integer