By: Jay Cox-Chapman
If you’re driving from Asheville, North Carolina, to Knoxville, Tennessee, the fastest route is via Interstate 40. However, if you’re on a motorcycle, the coolest route, by far, is via the Tail of the Dragon in Deals Gap, North Carolina — 318 curves in 11 miles. It’s a famous ride, one that’s on the bucket list for many motorcyclists.
In most turn-by-turn apps, it’s difficult to pull up this course because it’s not the most efficient route. With our new “Bring Your Own Route (BYOR)” feature included in our Navigation SDK, you can now plot custom routes like the Tail of the Dragon and get turn-by-turn voice, text, and banner instructions along the way — right in your app.
As is, our turn-by-turn Directions API directs your users on the fastest route from Point A to Point B, with accurate ETAs from our real-time traffic. BYOR uses our Map Matching API and Navigation SDK for iOS and Android to let you define specific turn-by-turn routes for your users.
Whether it’s the Tail of the Dragon or its sister path the Cherohala Skyway, BYOR allows you to set the course without sacrificing the navigation tools your users depend on. Download the Mapbox Navigation SDKs for iOS and Android to start trying BYOR today. Reach out to learn more about custom routes for turn-by-turn navigation.
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