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

James Knightley, chief international economist at ING, says the nation’s low unemployment rate—at 4.2% in June—means trip-inclined people would likely hit the road regardless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

But the 61 million Americans AAA expects to hit the road in the next few days should count on hearing updates anywhere the signal is strong.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

A luxury EV effort from Sony and Honda, a high-tech vehicle dubbed Afeela, was shut down before it ever hit the road due to Honda paring back its EV offerings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

It’s also a time when many Americans hit the road, with AAA predicting a record-setting 45 million people traveling domestically.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Håkon dropped the staff and hit the road; whether intentionally or not wasn’t apparent.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack