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# Segmentation

Leveraging advanced geospatial algorithms and comprehensive data, the Road-Type Analysis provides granular insights into route distances based on diverse road categories, enhancing navigation precision. Simultaneously, the Country-wise Breakdown feature utilizes real-time geopolitical data to furnish a detailed spatial distribution of distances across individual countries.

## Route segmentation <a href="#route-segmentation" id="route-segmentation"></a>

### **Country-wise Distance Breakdown** <a href="#country-wise-distance-breakdown" id="country-wise-distance-breakdown"></a>

The "Country-wise Distance Breakdown" feature delivers a comprehensive breakdown of route distances based on individual **countries traversed**. Utilizing real-time geopolitical data and advanced geospatial analysis, this functionality offers developers a powerful tool for route optimization, compliance assessment, and logistical planning. It seamlessly integrates into applications, providing users with insights into the spatial distribution of **distances across different countries along a specified route**.

#### **Example response for&#x20;**<mark style="background-color:green;">**Oslo,NOR to Berlin,DEU**</mark>

```json
{
  "route": {
    "car": {
      "distance": 812.1059,      // distance in kilometers of entire route
      "duration": 39012.7,       // duration in seconds of entire travel time 
      "countries": [{
        "country": "NO",
	"distance": 169.1616589, // distance in kilometers driven through Norway
	"duration": 8126.34541   // duration in seconds driven through Norway
      }, {
	"country": "DK",         
	"distance": 379.65950825,// distance in kilometers driven through Danmark 
	"duration": 18238.43725  // duration in seconds driven through Danmark
      }, {
        "country": "DE",  
        "distance": 157.87338696, // distance in kilometers driven through Germany
        "duration": 7584.068879   // duration in seconds driven through Germany
      }]
    }
  }
}
```

### **Road-Type Segmented Distance Analysis** <a href="#road-type-segmented-distance-analysis" id="road-type-segmented-distance-analysis"></a>

offering detailed insights into route distances segmented by various road types. Leveraging advanced geospatial algorithms and comprehensive road network data, this functionality breaks down the total distance of a specified route, providing a granular analysis of residential roads, highways, and speed conditions.

* Granular breakdown of route distances by road types.
* Integration of comprehensive road network data.
* Seamless incorporation into applications for enhanced route planning.

### Midpoint calculation <a href="#midpoint-calculation" id="midpoint-calculation"></a>

Get the midpoint of a route and all midpoints of each route step. See where you are halfway through a journey or where you can meet someone in the middle.