At its intersection with SR 172 (Wythe Creek Road), SR 171's name changes to Little Florida Road. East of the center of the city, the state highway veers onto Poquoson Avenue, a curvy road that gradually turns south.
SR 171 changes its name to Little Florida Road at its intersection with SR 172 (Wythe Creek Road). To the east of the city's central area, the state highway transitions onto Poquoson Avenue, which is a curved street that eventually heads south.