The road heads through areas of farms and woods with some commercial development, passing to the east of the Somerset Historical Center.

The route continues back into Jenner Township, running through open agricultural areas with some patches of woods and residences.

PA 985 curves to the north and passes through Glessner, continuing past more farms before heading into more wooded areas with some homes.

The route crosses into Conemaugh Township, heading into more forested areas with a few homes and turning northeast at Thomas Mills.

PA 985 continues north through more rural areas, winding to the northwest before heading northeast at an intersection with SR 4018 as it begins to run along the northwestern bank of Bens Creek.