Gravity Directions

Routes, Distance & Travel Time for Gravity Forms

Build distance calculators, estimate travel time, display routes on interactive maps, and provide turn-by-turn directions using native Gravity Forms fields.

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Gravity Geolocation Full Directions System

What Can You Build with Gravity Directions?

Create smart travel calculators and dynamic pricing systems — fully integrated into Gravity Forms

Powerful Travel Logic Built In

Turn address fields into live route calculations
Calculate accurate travel distance in real time
Estimate driving time using real road data
Display full turn-by-turn directions
Show interactive route maps inside your form
Auto-populate pricing and calculation fields

Ideal for Distance-Based Businesses

Delivery services
Taxi & transportation companies
Mobile service providers
Event logistics teams
Moving companies
Tour operators

How It Works

From address input to live route calculation — everything happens automatically inside your form, in real time

1. User Enters Addresses

Customers enter pickup and destination addresses using the included Address Fields with autocomplete.

Accurate address selection

Optional current-location icon inside the Address Field

Multi-location support

2. Routes API Calculates Distance & Duration

The system automatically calculates:

Travel distance

Estimated travel duration

Road-based distance and travel time are calculated using Google’s Routes API. Straight-line mode uses a Haversine calculation without making a routing request.

3. Dynamic Fields Update Instantly

Using Dynamic Location Data, distance and duration values can:

Populate hidden fields

Update pricing or calculation fields

Trigger conditional logic

Display results live to users

Results update instantly — no page reload required.

4. Display Route on a Live Map

Show:

Turn-by-turn directions panel

Visual route line

Travel mode selection (driving, walking, etc.)

Optional waypoints

All directly inside the form.

Everything Included in Gravity Directions

Fine-tune how routes are calculated, displayed, and optimized

Address & Geocoder Fields

Collect and synchronize route locations.

Map Field

Select locations and display calculated routes.

Distance & Duration Field

Calculate distance and travel time without the full directions interface.

Directions Field

Calculate and visualize complete routes.

Directions Panel

Display turn-by-turn instructions.

Dynamic Location Data

Expose distance and duration to calculations, conditional logic, notifications, confirmations, and merge tags.

Full Routing Control — Not Just a Distance Calculator

Fine-tune how routes are calculated, displayed, and optimized

Gravity Geolocation Directions & Distance Settings

Travel Calculation Methods

Google Routes API (real road routing)

Straight-Line (Haversine) calculation

Traffic-Aware Routing

Traffic unaware (shortest distance)

Traffic aware

Traffic aware optimal

Route Preferences

Avoid toll roads

Avoid highways

Avoid ferries

Measurement System

Miles (Imperial)

Kilometers (Metric)

Smart Traffic & Time-Aware Routing

Calculate routes based on departure or arrival time using live traffic data

Flexible Travel Timing

Leave now (real-time traffic)

Leave at a specific date & time

Arrive by a specific time

Dynamic Field Integration

Connect to Gravity Forms date fields

Connect to Gravity Forms time fields

Automatically adjust travel duration

Perfect for:

Scheduled deliveries

Booking systems

Transportation services

Show Complete Turn-by-Turn Directions

Give users clear, step-by-step routing without sending them away from your site

Turn-by-Turn Directions Panel

Show step-by-step instructions directly inside your form.

Live Route Visualization

Display the route line dynamically on the map.

Multiple Travel Modes

Driving, walking, bicycling, or transit.

Waypoint Support

Add multiple stops between origin and destination.

No Page Reload Required

Everything updates instantly using AJAX.

Automatic Distance & Duration Calculation

Accurate results the moment addresses are entered

Gravity Geolocation Distance & Duration Settings

Real-Time Distance Calculation

Instantly calculate total travel distance between addresses.

Accurate Travel Duration

Display estimated driving time based on real routing data.

Distance-Only Calculations

Calculate distance and duration without displaying turn-by-turn directions, making it ideal for pricing and workflow automation.

Unit Control

Switch between miles or kilometers.

Dynamic Field Population

Auto-fill hidden fields for pricing logic or conditional workflows.

Turn Distance Into Instant Pricing

Send distance or duration values to Gravity Forms Number fields, then use native calculations to create delivery fees, travel costs, or service charges without custom code

Distance-Based Pricing

Map the distance value to a Number field and multiply it by your rate using a Gravity Forms calculation.

Time-Based Pricing

Map the duration value to a Number field and use it in a Gravity Forms calculation.

Conditional Logic Integration

Use populated distance, duration, or calculated-price fields to control conditional logic.

Live Calculation Updates

Pricing updates instantly as addresses change.

Works With Gravity Forms Calculations

Use Dynamic Location Data to populate Number fields that participate in native Gravity Forms calculations.

Native Gravity Forms Integration

Distance & Duration, Directions, and Directions Panel are native Gravity Forms fields — not shortcodes, widgets, or external embeds

Gravity Geolocation Directions Field Builder

Add them directly from the Gravity Forms field picker
Configure them using standard Field Settings
Send distance and duration values to standard fields for conditional logic and calculations
Include values in notifications and confirmations
Use merge tags throughout Gravity Forms
Style them like any other Gravity Forms field
Works with entries, notifications, confirmations, and third-party Gravity Forms add-ons.

Choose Your Calculation Method

Select the routing engine that fits your workflow

Google Routes API

Real road routing
Traffic-aware options
Full directions & map display

Straight-Line (Haversine)

Fast estimation
No API routing calls
Ideal for simple pricing logic

Built for Performance & Reliability

Designed to handle real-time route calculations efficiently — without slowing down your forms

Real-Time, Optimized Requests

Routes are calculated only when needed — no unnecessary API calls.

Controlled Trigger Logic

Choose manual or automatic triggers to control when calculations run.

Smart API Usage

Uses Google’s Routes API efficiently, with support for straight-line fallback when needed.

Flexible Distance-Only Workflows

Use the Distance & Duration field when you need calculated values without displaying a directions panel or route map.

Fully Server & Front-End Compatible

Works with AJAX submissions, conditional logic, and dynamic fields.

Clean Integration with Gravity Forms

No external widgets or embedded iframes — everything runs natively inside your form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gravity Directions?

Gravity Directions calculates driving distance, travel time, and routes between locations directly inside your Gravity Forms using Google Maps.

Can I calculate pricing based on distance?

Yes. Distance and travel duration can automatically populate Gravity Forms fields, making it easy to build delivery fees, travel costs, service charges, and other distance-based pricing workflows.

Can I display turn-by-turn directions?

Yes. Display complete turn-by-turn directions and interactive routes directly inside your Gravity Form using the built-in Directions Panel.

Can I calculate distance without displaying directions?

Yes. You can calculate distance and travel time without displaying the route, making it ideal for pricing calculators and automated workflows.

Does it support live traffic?

Yes. Travel times can be calculated using live traffic conditions, including departure and arrival times, when supported by Google’s Routes API.

Can I customize routing options?

Yes. Configure travel mode, traffic preferences, route options, measurement units, and other routing settings to match your workflow.

Does Gravity Directions include all Gravity Location fields?

Gravity Directions is a focused sibling package rather than an upgrade from Gravity Location. It includes the Address, Geocoder, and Map fields required for route workflows, but not the Coordinates field, standalone Locator Button, or Reset Location Button. Gravity Geolocation Toolkit includes both packages.

Are standalone entry maps included?

Route maps inside the Directions workflow are included. Single Entry Map and Mashup Map for displaying saved Gravity Forms entries require Gravity Geolocation Toolkit or All Access.

Does it work with Gravity Forms calculations and conditional logic?

Yes. Use Dynamic Location Data to populate standard Gravity Forms fields with distance and duration values. Those fields can then be used in calculations, conditional logic, notifications, confirmations, merge tags, and custom workflows.

Do I need a Google Maps API key?

Yes. A Google Maps Platform API key is required to calculate routes, travel distance, and estimated travel time using Google’s routing services.