The route is a two-lane undivided road that passes through rural areas in the southern part of Wyoming County, serving the communities of Vernon and Center Moreland.

The route immediately enters Monroe Township as it heads through wooded areas with some homes, crossing Bowman Creek.

PA 292 turns south and runs through woodland with some fields and residences, curving to the east.

The route runs through more farmland and woodland with some homes, turning south at Vernon before resuming southeast.

The road passes through Finchs Corners and enters Exeter Township, heading into forested areas with some homes and turning north-northeast.