# Directions An object that provides directions and estimated travel time based on the options you provide. ``` class Directions extends Service ``` ## Topics ### Creating a directions object [`constructor(options?: DirectionsConstructorOptions);`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Directions/DirectionsConstructor) Creates a directions object with options you provide. [`interface DirectionsConstructorOptions`](/documentation/MapKitJS/DirectionsConstructorOptions) Options that you may provide when creating a directions object. ### Getting estimated arrival times [`eta(request: EtaRequestOptions): Promise;`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Directions/eta) Retrieves estimated arrival times to up to 10 destinations from a single starting point. [`interface EtaRequestOptions`](/documentation/MapKitJS/EtaRequestOptions) The options you may provide for requesting estimated arrival times. [`interface EtaResponse`](/documentation/MapKitJS/EtaResponse) The estimated arrival times for a set of destinations. [`interface EtaResult`](/documentation/MapKitJS/EtaResult) The mode of transportation, distance, and travel time estimates for a single destination. ### Getting directions [`route(request: DirectionsRequest): Promise;`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Directions/route) Retrieves directions and estimated travel time based on the specified start and end points. [`interface DirectionsRequest`](/documentation/MapKitJS/DirectionsRequest) The requested start and end points for a route, as well as the planned mode of transportation. [`interface DirectionsResponse`](/documentation/MapKitJS/DirectionsResponse) The directions and estimated travel time for a route. [`class Route`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Route) Information about a route, including step-by-step instructions, distance, and estimated travel time. [`class RouteStep`](/documentation/MapKitJS/RouteStep) A single step of the route between the requested start and end points. ### Canceling a directions request [`cancel(promise: Promise): boolean;`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Service/cancel) Cancels a request using the provided request promise. ### Deprecated [`route( request: DirectionsRequest, callback: ( error: Error | null, result: DirectionsResponse | null, ) => void, ): Promise;`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Directions/route1) Retrieves directions and estimated travel time based on the specified start and end points. [`eta( request: EtaRequestOptions, callback: (error: Error | null, result: EtaResponse | null) => void, ): Promise;`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Directions/eta1) Retrieves estimated arrival times to up to 10 destinations from a single starting point. [`static get Transport(): typeof TransportType;`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Directions/Transport) A static property that refers to an object that describes the available transport type values. ## Relationships ### Inherits From [`Service`](/documentation/MapKitJS/Service) --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)