After about a mile (), the route reaches an intersection with County Line Road at the Kettering/Beavercreek border; while the roadway continues as Shakertown Road, and County Line Road approaches from the south, both the route and Research Boulevard turn to the north. From there the route gradually curves to the east, entering Beavercreek and passing under Interstate 675 with no junction.
After traveling approximately a mile, the road reaches an intersection with County Line Road at the Kettering/Beavercreek border; while the roadway continues as Shakertown Road, and County Line Road approaches from the south, both the route and Research Boulevard turn north. The route then curves to the east, entering Beavercreek and passing under Interstate 675 without a junction.