The mechanism by which a neuronal process outgrows toward a target led by the GROWTH CONE. Local guidance cues are provided by cell surface proteins that act on the growing axon.

Synonyms: Neuronal Pathfinding, Axonal Pathfinding, Neuronal Guidance, Neurite Guidance, Axon Pathfinding, Axon Guidance, Neural Pathfinding, Neural Guidance, Pathfinding, Axon