It initially serves a residential area of the village; however, the houses quickly give way to an area of truck stops and other businesses—predominately dining, fuel, and lodging—surrounding Riverside Drive's interchange with the Thruway on the eastern edge of the village. Past exit 28, the development along the highway slowly decreases in density as Riverside Drive heads through the town of Glen.
It initially caters to a residential sector of the village; but soon, this area gives rise to an industrial zone comprising truck stops and other businesses—mainly eateries, fueling stations, and accommodations—alongside Riverside Drive's intersection with the Thruway on the eastern edge of the village. As one moves beyond exit 28, the development along the highway becomes less dense as Riverside Drive passes through the town of Glen.