Route 179 progresses eastward as East Road through a residential neighborhood until the intersection with Eight Rod Way, where the alignment shifts to the southeast.

Curving in several directions, Route 179 enters a busier neighborhood at the intersection with Lake Road.

Route 179 turns to the southeast, passing homes and a large field before entering the neighborhood of Adamsville.

At the intersection with Colebrook Road in Adamsville, Route 179 turns eastward and changes names once again this time to Main Street.

Main Street continues eastward a short distance to the Massachusetts state line.