Synonyms of hitting the road

hitting the road

phrase

present participle of hit the road

as in departing

to leave a place often for another

When the sun started to set they knew it was time to hit the road.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departing
• exiting
• moving
• running along
• stepping (along)
• pulling out
• packing (up or off)
• walking out
• pushing on
• going
• getting
• shoving (off)
• peeling off
• pushing off
• digging out
• getting off
• buzzing (off)
• bailing out
• cutting out
• taking off
• going off
• clearing out
• beating it
• clearing off
• sallying (forth)
• buggering off
• bugging out
• starting
• escaping
• evacuating
• taking a hike
• taking a powder
• bugging off
• fleeing
• pulling stakes
• piking (out or off)
• flying
• parting
• bailing
• striking out
• quitting
• setting out
• running away
• booking
• getting out
• vamoosing
• retiring
• going out
• withdrawing
• stepping out
• retreating
• scarpering
• emigrating
• skipping
• lighting out
• mizzling
• abandoning
• removing
• absconding
• deserting
• decamping
• vacating
• forsaking
• scramming
• scatting
• adjourning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coming
• arriving
• remaining
• turning up
• showing up
• staying
• dwelling
• lodging
• settling
• abiding
• approaching
• closing
• nearing
• reaching
• landing
• hitting
• tarrying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hitting the road

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid has been hitting the road on a book tour for the deluxe edition of the hockey romance novel. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

A week after announcing their first tour in 18 years, Gnarls Barkley has issued a clarification about which members will be hitting the road. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026