NY 83 begins at US 62 in the hamlet of Conewango Valley, located in the northeastern corner of the town of Ellington. The route heads north-northwestward, paralleling a pair of train tracks, and shortly after enters the hamlet of Cherry Creek, where it intersects County Route 70 (CR 70) and CR 68, respectively.
NY 83 initiates at US 62 in Conewango Valley, situated in Ellington's northeastern part. The route moves north-northwestward near a pair of train tracks and eventually reaches Cherry Creek village, where it crosses County Route 70 (CR 70) and CR 68.