Very little defines North Sheldon, which the route leaves almost immediately as it bends northwest at Skunks Misery Road.

Known for a short time as North Sheldon Road, the route passes well west of Lake Carmi, and soon changes monikers to Main Street as it enters the center of Franklin.

After Riley Road, the route bends northeast and soon reaches the northern shore of Lake Camri.

In Berkshire, VT 120 jogs northeast and then turns east at a junction with Boston Post Road.

[3] VT 120 was first designated for its entire length in 1961 by an act of the Vermont State Legislature.