The highway continues south as NC 35, which crosses the Meherrin River a short distance to the south. SR 35 heads north as Meherrin Road, which parallels the North Carolina and Virginia Railroad to the town of Boykins.
Continuing southward, NC 35 traverses the Meherrin River, with SR 35 heading north as Meherrin Road, which follows alongside the North Carolina and Virginia Railroad until reaching the town of Boykins.