The route curves northward at the waterbody and follows the eastern shore of Owasco Lake toward Auburn. Southeast of Auburn, NY 38A crosses a small stream and serves the Lakeview Golf and Country Club and the Owasco Country Club as it curves westward around the northern end of the lake.
The route makes a turn to the north at the water's edge and proceeds along the eastern shoreline of Owasco Lake toward Auburn. Just south of Auburn, NY 38A crosses a small stream and provides access to the Lakeview Golf and Country Club and the Owasco Country Club as it rounds the northern end of the lake.