route vs path

route and path both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
route	Yes	No	Yes	No
path	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, route and path are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of route include itinerary.

route (noun)	path (noun)
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation	a course of conduct
an established line of travel or access	a way especially designed for a particular use
	an established line of travel or access
	a line or route along which something travels or moves

route (verb)	path (verb)
send via a specific route
divert in a specified direction
send documents or materials to appropriate destinations