shortestroute
nounUK /ˈʃɔːtɪst ruːt/
US /ˈʃɔːrtɪst ruːt/
The shortest route is the quickest way to get from one place to another.
The shortest route to school goes through the park.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The path with the least distance between two points.
On the map, the shortest route is a straight line.
3. The fastest way to finish a task or reach a goal.
Reading the instructions first is the shortest route to building the toy.
4. A way that avoids extra stops or delays.
We took the shortest route home to miss the traffic.