NC 710 is a predominantly two-lane rural highway in the southern section of the state.

Heading south, it splits from NC 72, which continues on to Lumberton.

Crossing the Lumber River, it connects with US 74 Alternate, which was the former main highway in the area.

One and a half miles (2.4 km) further south is I-74/US 74, where travelers can continue towards Rockingham or Wilmington.

Continuing south for eight miles (13 km), NC 710 ends at its signed eastern terminus at US 501/NC 130, northwest of Rowland.