Overpass API
Maps & Geocoding No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitCommunity fair use. Roughly 10,000 queries and 1 GB per day; heavier use should use a mirror or self-host.
Documentation: wiki.openstreetmap.org ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
OpenStreetMap is a giant volunteer-made map, and Overpass is its query language. You can ask for things like 'all playgrounds within 2 miles of here' or 'every drinking-water fountain in this park' in a single request. No account is needed, but the community asks you to be gentle with the shared servers.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: Community fair use. Roughly 10,000 queries and 1 GB per day; heavier use should use a mirror or self-host.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: developer personal fun
Setup
- No signup. Send queries straight to https://overpass-api.de/api/interpreter.
- Start with the small examples in the Language Guide before widening your search area.
- Keep queries tight: small areas and specific tags (like amenity=cafe) run fastest.
- Space out repeat requests and cache answers to stay within fair use.
Example
curl -d "data=[out:json];node[amenity=cafe](around:1000,34.05,-118.24);out;" https://overpass-api.de/api/interpreterUse cases
- Find every EV charger within 5 miles of a route
- List all wheelchair-accessible restrooms near a stadium
- Count dog parks in your city before a move