The section between Ketura and Sde Boker is a scenic route, and some drivers use this road when driving to Eilat because it provides more attractions and scenery, as opposed to highway 90 which is considered to be safer and faster.

From Sde Boker the highway continues past numerous Bedouin settlements and the Ramat Hovav industrial area.

From Goral Junction the highway continues as a dual-carriageway four lane road, passing Lehavim, Rahat and Kiryat Gat.

It then continues as a four lane road, passing through Gedera and past Tel Nof Air Force Base and Rehovot.

At El Al Junction the highway turns left towards Ben Gurion International Airport and immediately right at a roundabout.