[2] The Shanghai–Jiading Expressway begins at an elevated interchange with the Middle Ring Road in Baoshan District to the east and south.

The expressway traverses west to an interchange with Outer Ring Expressway in Putuo District before turning to a northwesterly direction, paralleling the route of China National Highway 204 from Putuo to Jiading District.

It ends at an interchange with the G1501 Shanghai Ring Expressway in Jiading District.

A short segment of expressway continues north past the interchange to a toll plaza and intersection with Yecheng Road and South Bo'le Road.

It has two lanes in each direction for its entire length, and has a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h (62 mph).