How to use Google Maps Static Map API to create travel directions

Question

I was wondering if there is a simple way to get Google Map STATIC API to work for directions... I dont really understand how the whole path thing works... But for example i am trying to accomplish this

src="http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=256x256&sensor=true&markers=1208+cherokee+royal+oak+mi&markers=348+e+maple+birmingham+mi"

This will display both points on the map it generates but it does not draw a line between the 2 points anyone able to help here?

Answer 1

Not directly, but you can use the Google Maps Directions Webservice: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/directions/

Each request returns a set of routes. Each route has an array of legs. Each leg is a polyline, which you can overlay on the static maps api.

Answer 2

You can't. Have you ever tried Google Maps Embed API?

This is also a free Map, but this time is interactable by users. And it shows directions also.