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The Isochrones API calculates the area that a person can reach from a specific<br>origin point within a set amount of time. Unlike a radius, which measures a<br>straight-line distance, an isochrone accounts for actual road network travel<br>times to create a polygon that represents true reachability.

Common use cases include:

Delivery logistics: Determine which customers are servable within 30 minutes of a warehouse.

Real estate: Find properties within a 45-minute commute of a workplace.

Urban planning: Analyze the accessibility of essential services like hospitals or grocery stores.

To get started, see Set up the Isochrones API.

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Last updated 2026-07-20 UTC.

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