road (a way with a hard surface for vehicles to travel on): There was too many cars on the road yesterday.
highway (a main road for travelling long distances, especially one that connects towns or cities): The highway connects Los Angeles to Seattle.
divided highway American English (a highway with a strip of land in the middle, dividing the lines of traffic moving in opposite directions): We were on a divided highway traveling back home. [British English (dual carriageway)]
freeway/expressway American English (a wide highway for fast moving traffic): We couldn’t drive very fast until we reached the freeway. [British English (motorway)]
turnpike (a freeway that drivers have to pay to use): We were driving along the turnpike.
interstate American English (a freeway which runs through two or more states): They took the interstate leading toward Miami.
dirt road (a narrow unpaved road): After two hours of dirt road, we reach the farm.
lane (a narrow passage or road): I drove along a muddy lane to reach the lake.
street (a road in a city or town with houses or other buildings on one or both sides): Be careful when you cross the street.
avenue (a wide, straight road): There was a luxury hotel on Sixth Avenue.
boulevard (a wide street, usually with trees, grass, or flowers on each side or along the center): There is also a grocery store on Victory Boulevard.
alley (a narrow street between or behind buildings): When he saw the police arrive, he bolted a dark alley.