Install guide and config at curatedmcp.com

Google Maps MCP: Give Your AI Agent Real-World Spatial Reasoning

Tired of AI agents that can't actually navigate the real world? Google Maps MCP bridges that gap by giving Claude, Cursor, and other AI tools direct access to the full Google Maps Platform—geocoding, directions, place search, and distance calculations, all through natural language.

What It Does

This server unlocks location intelligence for AI agents. Instead of your AI agent being geographically blind, it can now:

• Search for places by name, type, or proximity (find all restaurants within 2km)
• Geocode addresses in both directions (address ↔ coordinates)
• Calculate directions with multiple travel modes (driving, walking, transit, cycling) and route options
• Build distance matrices between multiple origins and destinations (useful for logistics, scheduling, delivery optimization)
• Pull detailed business info like hours, ratings, phone numbers, and websites
• Look up elevation data and time zones for any coordinate

Think of it as giving your AI agent a co-pilot that actually knows geography. Instead of saying "I don't know where that is," your agent can reason about spatial relationships, find nearby resources, and plan routes.

How to Install

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps-mcp": {
      "command": "npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps",
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

You'll need a Google Maps Platform API key with Maps JavaScript API, Places API, and Directions API enabled. The free tier includes $200/month in credits (roughly 40,000 map loads), so you can build and test without paying.

Real-World Use Cases

• Location-aware customer support: An agent fielding support tickets can automatically find the nearest service center, check hours, and provide directions—all without leaving the chat.
• Logistics optimization: Build delivery route planners or field-service scheduling tools that calculate real travel times and distances between job sites.
• Real estate research workflows: Search for properties, get neighborhood info, calculate commute times to multiple workplaces, all in one conversation with your agent.

Full install guides for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and more at CuratedMCP.