 PA 196 comes to a sharp intersection with PA 423 east of Tobyhanna and continues north through dense forests along the eastern border of Tobyhanna State Park.The route crosses into Dreher Township in Wayne County and continues through wooded areas as South Turnpike Road.Past the state park, the road passes east of the Breezewood Acres housing development before it runs near more neighborhoods and crosses PA 507 in the community of Angels.