return journey; one's way home; one's way back
帰路に花屋に寄って花束を買った。
I stopped by a florist on the way home and bought a bouquet.
帰路の途中で突然の夕立に降られた。
I was caught in a sudden evening shower on the way home.
海外出張の帰路に免税店で家族へのお土産を買い込んだ。
On the way home from an overseas business trip, I stocked up on souvenirs for my family at a duty-free shop.