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to travel along

to travel along

10 1.6
To go along a road or path
  • phrasal verb
  • /ˈtrævəl əˈlɔŋ/
translation icon : recorrer
  • During our vacation, we will travel along the scenic coastal road to admire the views.
  • travel along the coast
  • travel along the road
  • travel along a route

Even at that incredible speed, light gives the illusion of traveling on a straight line, but it also travels along a curved path in space.

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Examples

  • Those who need to travel along Highway 427 west of Kennedale are encouraged to find a detour.

  • Verrazzano, sailing under the French flag, traveled along the east coast in 1524, possibly even into the coastal bays along Delmarva.

    Academic text (2007)
  • You guys have been traveling along pretty quickly.

  • You will travel along these tunnels, find the machine and blow it up.

  • A passenger in the car says it travels along a straight line.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Everywhere you travel along the coast, you'll see marine-stinger warning signs.

    Academic text (2011)
  • In the film, the trekkers travel along the Machame Route, deemed the most beautiful trail.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Valuable imports travelled along this route, such as silk, spices, ivory, gemstones and even thoroughbred horses.

  • In a ramshackle truck, the group travels along recently constructed highways into the terra firme uplands of Amazonia.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Kazan's Zilantov Uspenskii Monastery charged fees based on the size of boats traveling along the Volga River near the town of Tetiushii.

    Academic text (2007)

Synonyms

to go
vsto travel along
1.0

To move from one place to another, physically or in meaning

is specifically about going along a particular route or course
to follow
vsto travel along
1.0

To move behind someone or go along the same path

is about moving along a route without implying someone ahead
to travel
vsto travel along
1.0

To go from one place to another, often for work or pleasure

focuses on moving along a particular path rather than long distance trips
to move along
vsto travel along
81 3.0

Go forward or leave a place when someone tells you to

is neutral about pace and mainly means moving along a route
to move through
vsto travel along
80 2.1

Pass from one point to another during a journey or process

emphasizes following a route rather than merely crossing or passing areas
to journey
vsto travel along
40 2.6

To travel from one place to another over a long distance

is about movement along a specific route, not necessarily long distance
to stroll along
vsto travel along
5 2.6

To walk slowly for pleasure along a street or riverside

covers general movement along a route without implying slow, leisurely pace
to cruise along
vsto travel along
4 3.5

Travel slowly and easily along a road or river for pleasure

is neutral about speed and purpose, simply moving along a path
to zoom along
vsto travel along
1 3.9

To move very quickly along a road or path

describes movement along a route without focusing on rapid speed

How Fast

to travel along
10 1.6
to move along
81 3.0
crawl
19 2.7

Surface Forms

travel along infinitive
traveled along past participle
traveling along present participle
travels along third person singular

Morphology

travel + along

The meaning 'to move or go along a particular route' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'travel' (to journey) with 'along' (following a line or direction). This motion verb + directional particle pattern is a common, compositional construction cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The phrasal verb travel along creates a simple picture: travel means to move and along shows you follow a line or path, like walking along a road or a river. So, it means 'to move or go along a particular route'.