The road connects Kampung Ulu Kendong in Negeri Sembilan to Malacca Town.

[1] The Kilometre Zero of the Federal Route 19 starts at Kampung Ulu Kendong at Negeri Sembilan–Melaka state border.

In 2004, about 80% of the route from Melaka city to Simpang Ampat (including Melaka Bypass and Alor Gajah Bypass) was upgraded to a dual-carriageway known as Lebuh AMJ (Federal Route 19).

At most sections, the Federal Route 19 was built under the JKR R5 road standard as a dual-carriageway highway (except Kg.

There are no alternate routes or sections with motorcycle lanes.