The road measures 5.96 miles long and would take a car obeying speed limits 11 minutes to travel its length.
The B6356 is a B Road and is located in the Zone 6 Highways Region.
The road passes through several towns, including EARLSTON, Redpath, MELROSE, and St. Boswells.
The road is located entirely within Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale.