The primary intermediate (also ordinal and/or intercardinal) directions are northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest. These directions are located directly between the cardinal directions of north, south, east and west on a compass rose.
The secondary intermediate directions are north-northeast, north-northwest, south-southeast and south-southwest. These directions are between the cardinal directions and the primary intermediate directions on a compass rose.
The intermediate directions, along with the cardinal directions, are used regularly in a wide variety of circumstances. They are featured on compasses and maps. Drivers, pilots and others use them regularly to find and follow travel routes.
