Google directions api overview polyline not working

Question

I\'m trying to show a path from the google maps directions api on a google maps static map. The url for the directions api call looks like this:

https://maps.g

Answer 1

The encoded "overview_polyline" that I get from that directions response:

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Has double encoded backslashes. To work in the request for a static map, the \\ needs to be translated to \

proof of concept fiddle