The highway makes frequent turns onto separate roads. The route in its northern segment is a two-lane, rural road, but it becomes a four-lane arterial after crossing the Garden State Parkway all the way to Toms River Township. County Route 549 handles more traffic than any other county route in all of Ocean County; it is a major link between the townships of Toms River and Brick.
The highway's design features frequent turns, leading onto different roads. The northern section is a two-lane rural road that transitions into a four-lane arterial after crossing the Garden State Parkway to Toms River Township. County Route 549 is the most heavily traveled county route in Ocean County and serves as a crucial link between Toms River and Brick.