GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE

Calculates one or more routes between two specified locations. Uses various travel modes and preferences; addresses must be resolvable by Google Maps.

SERVERGoogle Super SOURCEgooglesuper

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 110 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/googlesuper/googlesuper-get-route.md

WHAT IT DOES

What GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE does on Google Super

AI agents call GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE to retrieve information from Google Super without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`units`	string	—	Unit system (e.g., 'METRIC' for kilometers, 'IMPERIAL' for miles) for displaying distances.
`fieldMask`	string	—	Comma-separated list of `Route` object fields to include in the response (e.g., 'routes.distanceMeters,routes.duration') for efficiency.
`travelMode`	string	—	Mode of transportation for the route.
`languageCode`	string	—	BCP-47 language code (e.g., 'en-US', 'es') for textual information like navigation instructions.
`origin_address`	string	—	Starting point address or place name for the route calculation.
`routingPreference`	string	—	Specifies routing preference: `TRAFFIC_UNAWARE` (fastest, ignores traffic), `TRAFFIC_AWARE` (considers traffic, optimized), `TRAFFIC_AWARE_OPTIMAL` (most accura
`destination_address`	string	—	Destination point address or place name for the route calculation.
`computeAlternativeRoutes`	boolean	—	Computes and returns alternative routes if true.
`routeModifiers_avoidTolls`	boolean	—	Attempts to avoid toll roads if true.
`routeModifiers_avoidFerries`	boolean	—	Attempts to avoid ferries if true.
`routeModifiers_avoidHighways`	boolean	—	Attempts to avoid highways if true.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE is rated Low

This tool retrieves routing/navigation data between locations. It performs a read-only query against Google Maps routing services with no side effects, data modification, or irreversible actions.

From the tool's definition Calculates one or more routes between two specified locations

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (11 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Google Super, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE, this is the rule to start with:

GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE Allowed

GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Super, apply this rule, and every GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE

What does the GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE tool do? +

Calculates one or more routes between two specified locations. Uses various travel modes and preferences; addresses must be resolvable by Google Maps. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Super MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE accept? +

GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE accepts 11 parameters: units, fieldMask, travelMode, languageCode, origin_address, routingPreference, destination_address, computeAlternativeRoutes, routeModifiers_avoidTolls, routeModifiers_avoidFerries, routeModifiers_avoidHighways. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE? +

Register the Google Super MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Google Super. Nothing to install.

What risk level is GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE? +

GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE? +

GOOGLESUPER_GET_ROUTE is provided by the Google Super MCP server (googlesuper). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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