Google Maps (reference, archived)

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Google Maps (reference, archived)

Geocoding, places, directions and distance via the Google Maps API. Archived.

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Transport: Local (stdio)
Status: Official · Model Context Protocol
Auth method: Google Maps API keyGOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY, YOUR_API_KEY
Scopes / permissions: Not documented
Last verified: Oct 15, 2026
Tools listed: 07

§1What it does

Archived reference server providing Google Maps location services. Requires a Google Maps API key.

§2Setup

Run with npx

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps"],
      "env": { "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>" }
    }
  }
}

Snippets adapted from the official documentation. Check the official page for current options and auth requirements.

§3Prompts to try

“How long is the drive from Boston to NYC right now?”
“Find vegan restaurants near Times Square.”