What's the shortest route to…?

Meaning

Requests the most direct path to a destination.

Examples

• John: 'What's the shortest route to the airport?'<br>
• Alice: 'The highway is the fastest, but it might have traffic.'
• John: 'I'd suggest cutting through the park; it's a shorter walk.'
• Alice: 'What's the shortest route to the hotel?'<br>