HERE provides a comprehensive suite of location APIs for developers and enterprises. Features include map tiles (raster and vector), geocoding and reverse geocoding, turn-by-turn routing with live traffic, isoline (drive-time) calculations, fleet management, matrix routing for logistics, transit routing, and weather overlays. Used in automotive, logistics, and enterprise mapping applications worldwide.
https://geocoder.ls.hereapi.com/6.2
Auth type
API Key Header
Auth header
?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY
Rate limit
5 requests/sec (free)
Pricing
Pay per use
Free quota
1,000 transactions/month free
Documentation
https://developer.here.com/documentation
Endpoint status
Unreachable — No response — server may be down or blocking automated probes
(checked Mar 29, 2026)
Builder score
C
57%
builder-friendly
Pass your HERE API key as the apiKey query parameter, or in the Authorization header for REST APIs.
?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY
Free: 1,000 transactions/month. Starter $0.00028/transaction. Growth plan with volume discounts. Enterprise: custom SLA and pricing.
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /geocode.json |
Forward geocoding: address to coordinates |
| GET | /reversegeocode.json |
Reverse geocoding: coordinates to address |
| GET | /v8/routes |
Calculate turn-by-turn route with traffic |
| GET | /v8/isoline |
Calculate reachable area by time or distance |
| GET | /v8/matrix |
Compute distance/time matrix for multiple origins |
curl "https://geocoder.ls.hereapi.com/6.2/geocode.json?searchtext=1600+Pennsylvania+Ave+NW+Washington+DC&apiKey=$HERE_API_KEY"
{
"Response": {
"Item": [{
"DisplayPosition": {
"Latitude": 38.8976995,
"Longitude": -77.0365697
},
"Address": {
"Label": "1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States"
}
}]
}
}
Data sourced from API Map. Always verify pricing and rate limits against the official HERE documentation.