At this point, PA 98 curves to the northwest and passes through a mix of farms and woods, crossing into Hayfield Township and turning to the north.

The route becomes unnamed and continues through more farmland and woodland with some homes, passing a short distance to the west of Cussewago Creek.

[1][2] PA 98 enters Elk Creek Township in Erie County and continues due north through agricultural areas with a few woods and homes, intersecting US 6N in Lavery.

PA 98 becomes Avonia Road and turns to the northwest, passing through a mix of farms and woods with some homes and crossing Elk Creek.

Past here, the route runs through rural residential areas and turns northwest, coming to an interchange with I-90, at which point it is a divided highway.