925 miles instead of 48 miles

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Thu, 11/02/2017 - 06:21

dswope@grcc.edu

The XML output - route is returning a distance of 925.672 when actual miles is around 48. The roads listed in the legs do not exist in the state of Michigan.

OUTPUT XML: http://open.mapquestapi.com/directions/v2/alternateroutes?key=MyKey&from=11069 Bailey Road,Ravenna,MI,49451&to=42.810242,-85.703081&destinationManeuverDisplay=false&timeOverage=50&MaxRoutes=3&narrativeType=none&manMaps=false&unit=m&outFormat=XML

MapSearch

https://www.mapquest.com/directions/from/us/mi/ravenna/49451-9140/11069-bailey-rd-43.279244,-85.972674/to/us/michigan/byron-center/49315-9335/8500-burlingame-ave-sw-42.810242,-85.703081

Any idea why there is such a discrepancy?

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:52

MQBrianCoakley

The open geocoder is not

The open geocoder is not finding the origin address so the route is starting in Kansas - the center of the US. Using the licensed route api (www instead of open) works great.

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:01

dswope@grcc.edu

Thank You!!