The API key itself is free. Google gives you up to 10,000 calculations per month at no cost. If you use more than that, Google charges $5 for every extra 1,000 queries. You do need to add a billing method, but most users never hit the free limit.
The API key itself is free. Google gives you up to 10,000 calculations per month at no cost. If you use more than that, Google charges $5 for every extra 1,000 queries. You do need to add a billing method, but most users never hit the free limit.