How to use HERE Maps — a practical guide

If you're here, you probably want working code in five minutes. That's exactly what this guide does.

Five steps to get started

  1. 1
    Register at here.com for an API key.
  2. 2
    Use HERE Routing API for routes.
  3. 3
    Fleet Telematics API for vehicle data.

Shortest snippet that will actually run

curl "https://router.hereapi.com/v8/routes?transportMode=truck&origin=32.08,34.78&destination=31.76,35.21&apikey=YOUR_KEY"

Common mistakes (the honest list)

Use for logistics tools — Google is not ideal for trucks.