routeplanning

noun
UK /ˈruːt ˌplænɪŋ/
US /ˈruːt ˌplænɪŋ/

The act of deciding which way to go before you start a trip.

Good routeplanning helped us avoid the traffic jam.

SYNONYMS

trip planningpath planningnavigation planningitinerary planning

RELATED WORDS

navigationitinerarymapjourneylogistics

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of finding the best path for a vehicle or delivery.

The company uses routeplanning to save fuel on deliveries.

3. In computing, working out the best path for data to travel.

Network routeplanning keeps internet traffic moving smoothly.

4. Planning the order of stops on a tour or schedule.

Routeplanning for the band's tour took a whole week.