shunpike

noun

1. A side road or route.

   “In 1821 the selectmen were petitioned to lay out a new road in Hampton, beginning at Vittum's corner, so called, [junction of Towle Farm Road & Exeter Road] and running to the line of Hampton Falls at the shunpike bridge, so called.”

verb

1. To travel by side roads so as to avoid the toll roads or turnpikes.