The NextBillion.ai Distance Matrix API is a powerful solution designed for tech and product leaders in fast-growing logistics and transportation sectors. It enables the calculation of accurate transit Estimated Times of Arrival (ETAs) and distances between numerous origins and destinations, addressing common industry challenges such as high costs, latency, and restrictive API matrix limits (e.g., 25x25). The API allows users to compute large matrices, such as 5000x5000, in seconds, eliminating the need to divide large sets of locations into multiple small, time-consuming requests. This solution helps improve profit margins, accelerate order fulfillment, and significantly cut transport costs by offering flexible pricing models based on fleet size or order volume, rather than per API call. It provides reliable transit estimates by leveraging pre-processed map data and can account for real-time traffic conditions. Furthermore, the API offers specialized routing capabilities, including truck-specific mileage and ETAs that consider vehicle dimensions and mode of transport, as well as regulation-aware estimates that incorporate route restrictions and custom road edits. It seamlessly integrates with existing Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or logistics SaaS solutions, making it ideal for urban mobility, last-mile delivery, on-demand services, and building route optimization.

Features & Benefits

• Accurate & Low-Latency Calculations
  • Provides precise transit ETAs and distances from all origins to destinations, minimizing operational costs and delays.
• Cost-Effective & Scalable Matrix Processing
  • Eliminates high API call costs and restrictive matrix limits (e.g., 25x25), enabling rapid computation of large matrices (up to 5000x5000) with flexible pricing based on fleet size or order volume.
• Specialized Routing Capabilities
  • Offers truck-specific mileage and ETAs, accounting for vehicle dimensions, and provides regulation-aware estimates by incorporating route restrictions and custom road edits.
• Real-time Traffic & Waypoint Support
  • Considers real-time traffic conditions for highly accurate ETA calculations and allows for the inclusion of specific waypoints in route calculations.
• Optimized Map Data & Global Coverage
  • Utilizes pre-processed map data for fast and accurate calculations, supporting distance matrix calculations across a wide range of countries and regions.
• Seamless Integration
  • Designed to easily connect with existing TMS or logistics SaaS solutions for enhanced operational efficiency.