The route then continues to the northeast and then intersecting the western terminus of NC 704 in Francisco before heading southeast. It then intersects the eastern terminus of NC 268 before crossing the Dan River and then becoming concurrent with NC 8, passing through Danbury.
The route travels northeast, crossing the western terminus of NC 704 in Francisco. It then intersects the eastern terminus of NC 268 before crossing the Dan River and eventually aligns with NC 8, passing through Danbury.