Along or along ( one word ) describes movement in a particular direction; of a particular kind; or beside a particular object or place--
If you move along to the right, there will be room for us to get by.
He strolled along, and never noticed how late it was getting.
He walked back and forth along the fence, hoping to see her pass by.
Along or along may also be an informal term meaning with ( I, us, you, him, her,them )--
Take an umbrella along, in case it rains.
We're going shopping; would you like to come along?
A long or a long ( two words ) describes something ( a ) that measures a great distance from one end to the other ( long ) literally or figuratively--
"But we've come such a long way already!"
You'll need a long piece of string, to start.
He made a long speech, and the audience grew restless.
We'll have a long vacation next month.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"You can go along the creek until you get to the road but it's a long walk."
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