northbound
going toward the north: northbound traffic.
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Higher rates during peak hours would amount to an average of $7 during the southbound morning rush and up to $11 northbound in the evening, with estimates based on a seven-mile trip, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
Maryland reveals potential toll rates for proposed HOT lanes on Beltway, I-270 | Katherine Shaver | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostNearly 1,300 miles into their northbound adventure, Brew hopped off the trail to let her foot rest and to visit nearby family in New York.
What It’s Like to Fall in Love on a Long Hike | Grayson Haver Currin | February 13, 2021 | Outside OnlineIn Northern Virginia, officials said part of Route 28 northbound is closed at Air and Space Museum Parkway in Chantilly because of icy conditions.
Icy road conditions hit some parts of D.C. region | Dana Hedgpeth | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostThe vehicle, described as a 2020 Toyota RAV 4 was last seen northbound on New Hampshire, the police said.
Today in D.C.: Headlines to start your Tuesday in D.C., Maryland and Virginia | Teddy Amenabar, Justin Wm. Moyer | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostAn initial investigation found the driver of a Ford Crown Victoria was northbound on Richmond Highway when he lost control on an ice-covered part of the road.
Today in D.C.: Headlines to start your Thursday in D.C., Maryland and Virginia | Dana Hedgpeth, Teddy Amenabar | December 10, 2020 | Washington Post
There was northbound travel at thirty-five, and northward Harkness would go, but he shot straight up.
Astounding Stories, May, 1931 | VariousMorey cut into a northbound traffic level, moved into the high-speed lane, and eased in on the accelerator.
Islands of Space | John W CampbellOne spring I called early in Cactus Center and found blackbirds, robins, and other northbound birds among the visitors.
Watched by Wild Animals | Enos A. MillsThe crowd boiled onto the northbound strip, relieving the crush; the girl vanished, whimpering, into the mob.
The Syndic | C.M. KornbluthUp to recently the heavy northbound coal traffic up these grades has been handled by the use of two heavy pusher engines.
The Modern Railroad | Edward Hungerford
British Dictionary definitions for northbound
/ (ˈnɔːθˌbaʊnd) /
going or leading towards the north
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