A route or course — the path something takes, such as the track of a storm, a ship, or a planned route.
台風の進路が予想より北にずれている。
The typhoon's path has shifted further north than expected.
飛行機は安全な進路を取って着陸した。
The plane took a safe approach path and landed.
地図で進路を確認してから出発しよう。
Let's check the route on the map before we leave.
One's future course or direction — choices about education, career path, or life direction (e.g., after graduation).
高校を卒業したら進路を決めなければならない。
You have to decide what to do after you graduate from high school.
大学進学が彼女の進路だ。
Going to university is her chosen path.
進路相談で先生にアドバイスをもらった。
I got advice from a teacher during career/course counseling.