What is MapQuest used for?

MapQuest is a web mapping service for looking up addresses, getting driving directions and planning routes between places. It is a good fit for planning a driving route before a trip.

Is MapQuest open source?

No. MapQuest is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to MapQuest include OpenStreetMap.

What are some alternatives to MapQuest?

MapQuest competes with Google Maps, Bing Maps and Apple Maps. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source MapQuest alternatives.

MapQuest: features, pricing and alternatives

About MapQuest

MapQuest is a web mapping, directions and route planning service. Users enter a starting point and a destination to get a suggested route, and can look up addresses and places on an interactive map. It is one of the older consumer mapping websites and works as a straightforward alternative to other general-purpose map services.

As a hosted proprietary service, MapQuest is used through its website and mobile apps and is not something you run on your own servers. It is generally used for planning trips, comparing route options and finding where an address or business is located.

Key features

Interactive web maps
Driving directions between locations
Route planning for trips
Address and place lookup

Good fit for

→Planning a driving route before a trip

Tags: maps; directions; route-planning; navigation; web-app

MapQuest: questions and answers

What is MapQuest used for?: MapQuest is a web mapping service for looking up addresses, getting driving directions and planning routes between places. It is a good fit for planning a driving route before a trip.
Is MapQuest free?: Yes. MapQuest is free to use.
Is MapQuest open source?: No. MapQuest is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to MapQuest include OpenStreetMap.
What are some alternatives to MapQuest?: MapQuest competes with Google Maps, Bing Maps and Apple Maps. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source MapQuest alternatives.