Experimental: Cost optimized routing in xRoute 2

[Bernd Welter]

Hi there,

Update : since v2.21 (dec 2020) this feature is no longer experimental but released... Find more details at

• RouteCalculationCriteria : choose your algorithm
• MonetaryCostOptions : specify the tarrifs

with xRoute Server 2 we will offer a new approach towards routing: this mode will derive the segments "price" by parameters such as

• costs per kilometer
• costs per hour
• consider toll prices
• and more...

Here are some examples... I just played with the costs per hour and costs per kilometer.

Price per kilometer and Price per hour are expensive. Therefore the router looks for a short/fast track and is willing to pay the 40 $ for the Golden Gate bridge

A medium price level is a good argument to perform a little detour around the Golden Gate bridge (40$):
The Bay Bridge toll price is 25 $

Now within this scenario the price per kilometer and the price per hour is very cheap which allows us to perform a very large detour to avoid each and every toll object.

This feature is "experimental" so far. Your feedback is welcome!

Best regards,
Bernd