It initially serves a residential area of the village; however, the houses quickly give way to an area of truck stops and other businesses—predominately dining, fuel, and lodging—surrounding Riverside Drive's interchange with the Thruway on the eastern edge of the village. Past exit 28, the development along the highway slowly decreases in density as Riverside Drive heads through the town of Glen.
It initially functions as a residential district of the village; however, the houses rapidly yield to an area of truck stops and other businesses—primarily dining, fuel, and lodging—surrounding Riverside Drive's interchange with the Thruway on the eastern edge of the village. Beyond exit 28, the development along the highway gradually diminishes in density as Riverside Drive passes through the town of Glen.