RouteXL

RouteXL is a web-based route planner from the Netherlands that works out the quickest order in which to visit a set of stops. Users enter their destinations and the tool rearranges them into an efficient itinerary, with the aim of saving time and fuel and reducing the environmental cost of driving.

What RouteXL does

• Multi-stop route optimisation: sorts all the stops on a trip into the fastest sequence.
• Flexible address entry: addresses can be typed into a search bar, picked by clicking on the map or imported as a list.
• Map-based planning: routes are shown on a map built with OpenStreetMap data and can cover stops in several countries.
• Browser access: the planner runs in a web browser and needs JavaScript and cookies turned on.

Who it serves

The tool is meant for people who travel to many places as part of their job, such as couriers, sales staff, distributors, account managers, logistics workers, inspectors and collection or disposal services.

Key facts

• Based in: Netherlands
• Capacity: Up to 20 addresses per route in the standard version