later, it splits north from NC 65 to meet-up with NC 89 and traverse through Danbury. Ending its last concurrency just north of Hanging Rock State Park, it continues north crossing NC 704 before ending at the Virginia state line. Continuing into Virginia, it becomes State Route 8, towards Stuart, Virginia.
After branching off from NC 65, the road travels north to meet up with NC 89 in Danbury before crossing NC 704 and reaching the Virginia border. It then continues into Virginia as State Route 8, leading toward Stuart.