- Easily import addresses from external sources such as Excel and CSV;
- Optimize routes for either the shortest time or the most direct distance;
- Control routes and the order of stops;
- Get step-by-step directions including estimated time for each leg of your trip and gas mileage reimbursement rates;
- Select advanced route options that avoid highways or tolls;
- Send routes via text or email or open in MapQuest mobile apps for turn-by-turn navigation.
MapQuest relaunches popular multi-stop route planner
posted by AJOT | Jan 19 2017 at 09:45 AM | Intermodal
Free route planner enables businesses and individuals to easily optimize their routes so they spend less time driving and more time doing
DENVER – Jan. 5, 2017 – MapQuest (mapquest), a pioneer in the digital mapping category, recently announced the relaunch of its popular Route Planner, a patented technology that simplifies the process of creating, optimizing and manipulating complex routes with multiple stops. Route Planner can create a route of up to 26 stops and optimize for either the shortest time or the most direct distance, making it an appealing feature for small businesses in industries such as healthcare, delivery and shipping, real estate, home maintenance, supply/parts, government and sales.
“As a leader in mapping solutions, MapQuest provides businesses and individuals with customizable and reliable solutions that drive growth and productivity,” said Brian McMahon, senior vice president and general manager at MapQuest. “The relaunch of Route Planner ensures a free solution for routing that enables users to increase efficiency, as well as save resources wasted on circuitous routes.”
Route Planner’s unique offerings include the ability to: