The road heads through forested areas with some residential and commercial development, crossing into Coolbaugh Township.

[2][3] The route crosses into Dreher Township in Wayne County and continues through wooded areas as South Turnpike Road.

Past the state park, the road passes east of the Breezewood Acres housing development before it runs near more neighborhoods and crosses PA 507 in the community of Angels.

The route curves back to the north and runs through woodland with some fields and homes, passing through the communities of Jericho and Sterling.

The road passes through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, coming to an intersection with PA 590 in the community of Hamlin among residential and commercial development.

PA 196 continues north along Easton Turnpike into Lake Township, running through forested areas with some fields and homes.

The road passes through the community of Tresslarville as it heads through more rural land, winding north through woods.

The route enters South Canaan Township and soon reaches its northern terminus at PA 296 in the community of Varden.