Unlike most federal roads in Malaysia, Jalan Bukit Fraser is a single-lane federal road, which direction was used to be reversed hourly before the newer Jalan Bukit Fraser 2 route 148 was completed in 2001 for downhill traffic.

It is maintained by the Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) and the Fraser's Hill Development Corporation (FHDC).

At most sections, the Federal Route 56 was built under the JKR R1 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 40 km/h.

The entire route is located within the district of Raub, Pahang.

All junctions listed are at-grade intersections unless stated otherwise.