backroad
n. countable B1 Intermediate
n. a small, quiet road that does not have much traffic. These roads are usually in the countryside and are not the main way to get to a place.
n. a minor or secondary road, typically located in a rural area and characterized by low traffic volume.
We took a quiet backroad to avoid the heavy highway traffic.
The GPS led us off the main highway and onto a dusty backroad that wound through miles of cornfields.
While the primary arteries were choked with holiday travelers, we navigated a network of winding backroads that offered both a faster arrival and a more scenic view of the valley.
Usage
Often used in the plural to describe a general network of minor routes.