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Route Optimization

Plan efficient multi-stop routes with OSRM-powered optimization, waypoint management, and route saving.

Last updated April 17, 2026

The Route Optimization module helps plan efficient multi-stop routes. Add waypoints from landmarks, map clicks, manual coordinates, or CSV bulk upload. The OSRM engine optimizes waypoint order for shortest distance and time.

How to Optimize a Route#

  1. Add waypoints using any method: click map, enter coordinates, select from landmarks, or CSV upload
  2. Minimum 2 points required
  3. Designate Start and End points
  4. Toggle Round Trip if returning to start
  5. Click Optimize — OSRM calculates best order
  6. Review Route Analysis panel (original vs. optimized distance and time, savings percentage)
  7. Click Apply Order to accept the optimized sequence
  8. Click Create Route to save to Landmarks, or Copy Google Maps Link to share

Adding Waypoints#

MethodDescription
Map ClickClick directly on the map to place a point
Manual CoordinatesEnter latitude (-90 to 90) and longitude (-180 to 180)
From LandmarksSelect existing POIs and geofences
CSV Bulk UploadUpload or paste CSV with name, latitude, longitude columns

Route Analysis#

MetricDescription
Original Distance/TimeTotal for input waypoint order
Optimized Distance/TimeTotal after OSRM optimization
SavedPercentage improvement

Actions#

  • Optimize — run the optimization algorithm
  • Apply Order — accept the optimized sequence
  • Round Trip — toggle return-to-start
  • Clear All — remove all waypoints (confirmation required)
  • Create Route — save to Landmarks
  • Copy JSON / Copy Google Maps Link — share the route
  • Download Report — export detailed route report
  • Open in Google Maps — view route externally
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