It combines sophisticated routing algorithms with the open and free road network data of the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project.

Shortest path computation on a continental sized network can take up to several seconds if it is done without a so-called speedup-technique.

Since it is designed with OpenStreetMap compatibility in mind, OSM data files can be easily imported.

The screen shot image shown is since September 2015 out of date with loss of attendant routing service features.

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