roadtrip
Long-distance car journey
A roadtrip is a long-distance journey by car, typically for pleasure rather than necessity.
The appeal lies in the drive itself—scenic routes, spontaneous stops, roadside attractions: We took a roadtrip down the Pacific Coast Highway.
The word carries associations with freedom and adventure.
Also spelled as two words: road trip.
Wheeled motor vehicle
- convertibleCar with folding roof
- campervanSelf-propelled recreational vehicle
- RVMobile living quarters
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
minivan · trunk · sunroof · backseat · roofbox · trailer · motorcycle · carpool
Craving for distant places
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- escapeFlight from captivity
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- questSeeking journey for something
odyssey · pilgrimage · excursion · jaunt · sojourn · gallivant · backpacking · camping
Planned sequence of destinations
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- destinationIntended arrival point
- routePath from A to B
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
guidebook · compass · directions · schedule · departure · arrival · distance · timing
Roadside lodging for drivers
- dinerCasual American eatery
- attractionPull toward something
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- viewpointWay of seeing things
overlook · campsite · parking · bathroom · stretching · truckstop · lodging · checkout
Major road for travel
- interstateBetween political regions
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- odometerVehicle distance recorder
mileage · gasoline · cruise control · navigation · GPS · route · detour · traffic
car
Wheeled motor vehicle
- convertibleCar with folding roof
- campervanSelf-propelled recreational vehicle
- RVMobile living quarters
SUV · minivan · trunk · sunroof · backseat · roofbox · trailer · motorcycle · carpool · passengers
wanderlust
Craving for distant places
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- escapeFlight from captivity
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
quest · odyssey · pilgrimage · excursion · jaunt · sojourn · gallivant · backpacking · camping · caravan
itinerary
Planned sequence of destinations
- mapSpatial representation of terrain
- destinationIntended arrival point
- routePath from A to B
GPS · guidebook · compass · directions · schedule · departure · arrival · distance · timing · budget
motel
Roadside lodging for drivers
- dinerCasual American eatery
- attractionPull toward something
- landmarkNotable point of reference
viewpoint · overlook · campsite · parking · bathroom · stretching · truckstop · lodging · checkout · reservation
highway
Major road for travel
- interstateBetween political regions
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- dashboardVehicle control panel
odometer · mileage · gasoline · cruise control · navigation · GPS · route · detour · traffic · lanes
landscape
Visible features of terrain
countryside · mountains · coastline · valleys · desert · plains · sunrise · sunset · skyline · overlook
- viajesavion, hotel, turista, vacaciones, check-in
- summersummer, summertime, midsummer, summer solstice, solstice
roadtripcommute
Regular work travel
errand · school run · shuttle · business trip · business travel
roadtripstaycation
Rest period spent locally
staying home · homebound · staying put · housebound · sedentary life
roadtripflight
Aerial journey by aircraft
cruise · air travel · train journey · sea voyage · red-eye flight
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