You can't get there from here

Meaning

A classic joke about directions, suggesting that a location is so remote or confusing that there is no logical way to reach it. It is a dry, humorous way to admit that someone is lost or that a task is poorly planned.

Dry, witty

Used in a sentence

• I tried to map out the new project plan, but honestly, you can't get there from here.
• The old timer laughed at my navigation attempt and told me, you can't get there from here.
• If our budget remains this low, you can't get there from here regarding the new office.