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Convert addresses to latLong with Google Sheets and Google Maps API

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This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Template Detail This template automates the process of converting a list of addresses into their latitude and longitude (LatLong) coordinates using Google Sheets and the Google Maps API. It's desig...

Best for

  • Document Extraction automation workflows
  • beginner n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Boriwat Chanruang.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Convert addresses to latLong with Google Sheets and Google Maps API
Workflow name
Convert addresses to latLong with Google Sheets and Google Maps API
Template Detail

This template automates the process of converting a list of addresses into their latitude and longitude (LatLong) coordinates using Google Sheets and the Google Maps API. It's designed for businesses, developers, and analysts who need accurate geolocation data for use cases like delivery routing, event planning, or market analysis.


What the Template Does
  1. Fetch Address Data: Retrieves addresses from a Google Sheet.
  2. Google Maps API Integration: Sends each address to the Google Maps API and retrieves the corresponding LatLong coordinates.
  3. Update Google Sheets: Automatically updates the same Google Sheet with the LatLong data for each address.

Enhancements
  1. Google Sheets Template: Provide a pre-configured Google Sheets template that users can copy. Example link: Google Sheets Template.

Columns required:

  • Address: Column to input addresses.
  • LatLong: Column for the latitude and longitude results.

Updated Workflow Structure
  1. Trigger:
    • A manual trigger node starts the workflow.
  2. Retrieve Data from Google Sheets:
    • Fetch addresses from a Google Sheet.
  3. Send to Google Maps API:
    • For each address, retrieve the LatLong coordinates directly via the Google Maps API.
  4. Update Google Sheets:
    • Write the LatLong results back into the Google Sheet.

Steps to Use
  1. Prepare Google Sheet:
    • Copy the provided Google Sheets template and add your addresses to the Address column.
  2. Configure Google Cloud API:
    • Enable the Maps API for your Google Cloud project.
    • Generate an API key with the required permissions.
  3. Run the Workflow:
    • Start the workflow in n8n; it will process the addresses automatically.
    • Updated LatLong data will appear in the corresponding Google Sheet.
  4. Review the Results:
    • Use the enriched LatLong data for mapping or analysis.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Using Google Map API to Return Lat Long Back

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 3 - Update Lat-Long in Each Places

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 4 - Extract The Places from Google Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

3. Summary Table

Workflow Convert addresses to latLong with Google Sheets and Google Maps API
Complexity beginner
Nodes 4
Categories Document Extraction
Author Boriwat Chanruang
Published 17 Jan 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2739/2739.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Convert addresses to latLong with Google Sheets and Google Maps API do?

Template Detail This template automates the process of converting a list of addresses into their latitude and longitude (LatLong) coordinates using Google Sheets and the Google Maps API. It's desig...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Document Extraction use case.