1. A path or way from one place to another without detours, stops, or changes in direction
The direct route from New York to Boston takes about 4 hours.
A rota direta de Nova York para Boston leva cerca de 4 horas.
2. The most efficient or shortest way to reach a destination or achieve an objective
Taking the highway is the direct route to solving this problem.
Usar a autoestrada é a rota direta para resolver este problema.