origin

An origin is a pointA point is a type of geometry containing a single set of x,y coordinates and a spatial reference.Learn more that defines the start of a routeA route is a polyline that defines the best path between two or more points in a street network.Learn more. A route starts from an origin and connects to a destinationA destination is a point that defines the final stop in a route.Learn more. Origin and destination are specific types of stops. Stops are a required input parameter used to find routes with the routing serviceA routing service is a service that uses network analysis and streets data to calculate the most effective path and turn-by-turn directions on a street network, optimize fleet routing and deliveries, find the closest facilities, calculate service areas, and more. It is hosted by Esri as the ArcGIS Routing service and can also be hosted in ArcGIS Enterprise.Learn more.