googlemaps

GoogleMaps is a Python wrapper that enables easy use of the Google Maps and Local Search APIs. The software entails several features that facilitate the process of geocoding, reverse geocoding, local search, and navigation.

With the geocoding feature, users can effortlessly convert postal addresses to respective latitude and longitude coordinates. The process is simple and efficient, as shown by the following code snippet:

>>> from googlemaps import GoogleMaps
>>> gmaps = GoogleMaps()
>>> address = '10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20560'
>>> lat, lng = gmaps.address_to_latlng(address)
>>> print lat, lng

Additionally, it enables reverse geocoding, which finds the nearest address to given coordinates. For instance, if the latitude and longitude of an area are known, this software makes it possible to obtain the nearest address effortlessly.

>>> destination = gmaps.latlng_to_address(38.887563, -77.019929)
>>> print destination

The software also excels in local search, which enables users to find places based on queries in proximity to respective locations. As illustrated by the following code:

>>> local = gmaps.local_search('dinner ' + destination)
>>> print local['responseData']['results'][0]['title']

Moreover, the Directions feature in GoogleMaps is incredibly helpful in navigation. It offers turn-by-turn directions, information on distance, and duration from one point to another. For instance, users can obtain directions from point A to point B through this function:

>>> directions = gmaps.directions(address, destination)
>>> print directions['Directions']['Distance']['meters']
1026
>>> print directions['Directions']['Duration']['seconds']
115

It is worth noting that GoogleMaps is not associated with nor endorsed by Google Inc., and the Google Maps API governs its use. Having one's Google Maps API key is essential to use this software, and there are limits on the number of requests that users can make.