mcp-google_maps

Google Maps MCP Pack — geocoding, places, directions, distance matrix, elevation.

Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.

Tools

Tool	Description
`maps_geocode`	Convert an address to coordinates. Returns latitude, longitude, and formatted address. Use when you need to locate a place on a map.
`maps_reverse_geocode`	Convert coordinates to a street address. Returns formatted address, city, state, and country. Use to identify what's at a specific location.
`maps_place_search`	Find nearby places by type (e.g., restaurants, hotels, parks). Returns names, addresses, ratings, and distances within a radius (in meters).
`maps_place_details`	Get full details for a place: address, phone, hours, website, and user reviews. Use with a place ID from search results.
`maps_directions`	Get turn-by-turn directions between locations. Returns route, distance, duration, and waypoints. Specify mode: driving, walking, transit, or biking.
`maps_distance_matrix`	Calculate travel distance and time between multiple location pairs. Returns matrix with distances and durations for specified mode: driving, walking, transit, or biking.
`maps_elevation`	Get elevation in meters for coordinates. Returns elevation and location data. Use to check altitude or terrain height.

Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google_maps": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/google_maps/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:

ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Google_maps data" })

The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.

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