The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 180 in the community of La Fargeville in the town of Orleans.

The route quickly bends westward along Plank Road, passing south of Can-Am Speedway as a two-lane rural roadway through Orleans.

NY 411 crosses over the Chaumont River as the route bends southeast into the hamlet of Orleans Corners.

In Orleans Corners, NY 411 passes several homes and through an intersection with County Route 15 (CR 15; Jack Street Road).

After leaving Orleans Four Corners, NY 411 proceeds east along Plank Road and into a diamond interchange with I-81 (exit 49).