Palmetto Road turns slightly to the northeast before widening to a 4 lane road and becoming Midland Road. NC 2 meets up with US 15/US 501 and NC 211 at a traffic circle east of a shopping district. The road continues straight across the circle and continues on Midland Road.
Palmetto Road initially curves to the northeast before expanding into a 4-lane thoroughfare and becoming Midland Road. At an intersection near a shopping center, NC 2 joins US 15/US 501 and NC 211 at a traffic roundabout. The road proceeds directly across the circle and continues on Midland Road.