hit the road

Idioms  

1. Also, hit the trail. Set out, as on a trip. For example, Come on, it's time to hit the road, or Jack hit the trail at dawn. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

More electric cars will hit the road in the coming years, even with demand slowing, the charging companies say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

But if workers must hit the road, management said, they should fuel up on the chain’s own meatloaf and country fried steak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Yellow 2120 decided it was finally time to hit the road.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

The RAC said the worst time to travel on Wednesday is from 1pm to 7pm as millions hit the road to get home before Christmas Day on Thursday, with delays expected on major routes.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

“I’ve got to hit the road, sportsfans. Nice meeting you, ma’am. By the way, Earline Grantham told me you spent a few years in jail for stealing silver out of nice houses.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy