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Safety rest area
Welcome center
Virginia has more than 40 safety rest areas and welcome centers. Click on the map icons for details.
Location: Interstate 95 South at mile marker 155
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This facility is open only to passenger vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 155
County: Prince William
Town: Dale City
VDOT district: Northern Virginia
Residency: Manassas
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 110
Truck spaces: 0
RV and Bus: 9
Handicapped spaces: 5
Location: Interstate 95 North at mile marker 155
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This facility is open only to passenger vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 155
County: Prince William
Town: Dale City
VDOT district: Northern Virginia
Residency: Manassas
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 70
Truck spaces: 0
RV and Bus spaces: 7
Handicapped spaces: 9
Location: Interstate 95 South at mile marker 154
Safety Rest Area: This is a truck-only rest area. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 154
County: Prince William
Town: Dale City
VDOT district: Northern Virginia
Residency: Abingdon
State police spaces: 0
Car spaces: 0
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 62
Location: Interstate 95 North at mile marker 154
Safety Rest Area: This is a truck-only rest area. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 154
County: Prince William
Town: Dale City
VDOT district: Northern Virginia
Residency: Manassas
State police spaces: 0
Car spaces: 1
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 59
Handicapped spaces: 0
Location: Interstate 95 South at mile marker 131
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to all vehicles.
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic.
Amenities:
Direction: I-95 South
Mile marker: 131
County: Spotsylvania
VDOT District: Fredericksburg
Residency: Fredericksburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 59
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 21
Handicapped spaces: 4
The facility was designed and constructed to meet the United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification. LEED construction practices minimize environmental impacts, feature conservation measures, promote recycling and provide an energy-efficient facility.
This will help the commonwealth save money and better serve travelers.
Read more about this facility.
In the Fredericksburg facility, those practices include:
Location: Interstate 95 South at mile marker 107
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 107
County: Caroline
Town: Ladysmith
VDOT district: Fredericksburg
Residency: Bowling Green
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 35
Truck spaces: 45
Handicapped spaces: 4
Location: Interstate 95 North at mile marker 108
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to all vehicles.
Welcome Center: The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Safety Rest Area facility and vending machines are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
The Welcome center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 108
County: Caroline
Town: Ladysmith
VDOT district: Fredericksburg
Residency: Bowling Green
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 95
Truck/RV/Bus spaces: 39
Handicapped spaces: 6
Location: Interstate 95 North at mile marker 37
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 37
County: Prince George
Town: Carson
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: Petersburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 101
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 35
Handicapped spaces: 6
Location: Interstate 95 North at mile marker 1
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to all vehicles.
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 1
County: Greensville
Town: Skippers
VDOT district: Hampton Roads
Residency: Franklin
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 43
Handicapped spaces: 6
RV spaces: 14
Location: Interstate 64 East at mile marker 2
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to passenger vehicles only (no trucks).
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic. Lodging reservations can be made between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Amenities:
Direction: East
Mile marker: 2
County: Alleghany
Town: Jerry's Run
VDOT district: Staunton
Residency: Lexington
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 38
Truck spaces: 0
RV and Bus spaces: 11
Handicapped spaces: 3
Location: Interstate 64 East at mile marker 105
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: East
Mile marker: 105
County: Albemarle
Town: Charlottesville
VDOT district: Culpeper
Residency: Charlottesville
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 72
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 13
Handicapped spaces: 4
Location: Interstate 64 West at mile marker 113
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: West
Mile marker: 113
County: Albemarle
Town: Charlottesville
VDOT district: Culpeper
Residency: Charlottesville
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 88
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 14
Handicapped spaces: 4
Location: Interstate 64 East at mile marker 169
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: East
Mile marker: 169
County: Goochland
Town: Goochland
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: Ashland
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 24
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 9
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 64 West at mile marker 168
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: West
Mile marker: 168
County: Goochland
Town: Goochland
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: Ashland
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 26
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 9
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate I-64 East at mile marker 213
Safety Rest Area: It is open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year, to all vehicles.
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic. Lodging reservations can be made between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Amenities:
Direction: East
Mile marker: 213
County: New Kent
Town: Providence Forge
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: Sandston
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 170
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 70
Handicapped spaces: 9
The New Kent East Coast Gateway Safety Rest Area opened Aug. 28, 2003. It replaced the old complex, which was built in 1976.
Designed and built by the W.C. English Co., the new facility's architecture keeps with the traditional colonial style commonly used throughout this historic region.
It features an 11,000 square-foot building with restrooms, an indoor vending area and an enclosed lobby.
There is also a Virginia State Police office.
A children's play area, and picnic and pet areas are available, as is travel and traffic information.
Location: Interstate 64 West at mile marker 213
Safety Rest Area: The safety rest area is open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: West
Mile marker: 213
County: New Kent
Town: Providence Forge
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: Sandston
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 86
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 29
Handicapped spaces: 6
The New Kent West Safety Rest Area reopened April 26, 2007.
The facility was designed by DJG Inc. and built by David A. Nice Builders Inc., both of Williamsburg.
The $5.06 million project was completed ahead of schedule.
It features 9,000+ square-foot building with restrooms, an indoor vending area and an enclosed lobby.
The facility has a security monitoring system and ample lighting. A children's play area and picnic and pet areas are available, as is travel and traffic information.
It also includes innovative energy and water conservation systems that reduce short- and long-term maintenance and utility costs. It was designed to meet the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards. Read more about the facility
Location: Interstate 66 West at mile marker 48
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, See below for permitted vehicles at this facility.
Amenities:
Direction: West
Mile marker: 48
County: Prince William
Town: Manassas
VDOT district: Northern Virginia
Residency: Manassas
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 15
Truck spaces: 9
RV/Camper spaces: 0
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 66 East at mile marker 48
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. See below for permitted vehicles at this facility.
Amenities:
Direction: East
Mile marker: 48
County: Prince William
Town: Manassas
VDOT district: Northern Virginia
Residency: Manassas
State police spaces: 0
Car spaces: 16
Truck spaces: 9
RV/Camper spaces: 0
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 North at mile marker 1
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to passenger vehicles only (no trucks). There is a truck-only rest area 13 miles north on I-81.
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic. Lodging reservations can be made between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 1
County: Washington
Town: Bristol
VDOT district: Bristol
Residency: Abingdon
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 54
Truck spaces: 0
RV and Bus spaces: 7
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 North mile marker 13
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The facility is open only to trucks.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 13
County: Washington
Town: Abington
VDOT district: Bristol
Residency: Abingdon
State police spaces: 0
Car spaces: 0
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 48
Handicapped spaces: 0
Location: Interstate 81 South at mile marker 53
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 53
County: Smyth
Town: Atkins
VDOT district: Bristol
Residency: Abingdon
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 13
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 6
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 North at mile marker 61
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. This facility is open to passenger vehicles only (no trucks). The next safety rest area is 47 miles north and is open to both cars and trucks.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 61
County: Wythe
Town: Rural Retreat
VDOT district: Bristol
Residency: Wytheville
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 29
Trucks: 0
RV and Bus spaces: 2
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 South at mile marker 108
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. See below for permitted vehicles at this facility.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 108
County: Montgomery
Town: Radford
VDOT district: Salem
Residency: Christiansburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 35
Truck spaces: 8
Camper spaces: 0
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 South at mile marker 108
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. See below for permitted vehicles at this facility.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 108
County: Montgomery
Town: Radford
VDOT district: Salem
Residency: Christiansburg
State police spaces: 0
Car spaces: 38
Truck spaces: 14
Camper spaces: 0
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 North at mile marker 129
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 129
County: Montgomery
Town: Ironto
VDOT district: Salem
Residency: Christiansburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 107
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 23
Handicapped spaces: 6
Location: Interstate 81 South at mile marker 158
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. See below for permitted vehicles at this facility.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 158
County: Botetourt
Town: Troutville
VDOT district: Salem
Residency: Salem
State police spaces: 0
Car spaces: 35
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 7
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 South at mile marker 195
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 195
County: Rockbridge
Town: Fairfield
VDOT district: Staunton
Residency: Lexington
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 28
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 10
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 North at mile marker 232
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 232
County: Augusta
Town: Mt. Sydney
VDOT district: Staunton
Residency: Verona
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 42
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 13
Handicapped spaces: 3
Location: Interstate 81 South at mile marker 232
Safety Rest Area: We are currently open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 232
County: Augusta
Town: Mt. Sydney
VDOT district: Staunton
Residency: Verona
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 48
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 9
Handicapped spaces: 3
Location: Interstate 81 North at mile marker 262
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 262
County: Rockingham
Town: New Market
VDOT district: Staunton
Residency: Harrisonburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 59
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 19
Handicapped spaces: 7
Location: Interstate 81 South at mile marker 262
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 262
County: Rockingham
Town: New Market
VDOT district: Staunton
Residency: Harrisonburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 38
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 15
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 81 South at mile marker 320
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic.
Amenities:
Direction: 81 South
Mile marker: 320
County: Frederick
VDOT District: Staunton
Residency: Edinburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 41
Truck/Bus/RV spaces: 20
Handicapped spaces: 3
Location: Interstate 85 South at mile marker 55
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. See below for permitted vehicles at this facility.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 55
County: Dinwiddie
Town: Dinwiddie
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: Petersburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 64
Truck spaces: 20
Camper spaces: 0
Handicapped spaces: 4
Location: Interstate 85 North at mile marker 55
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 55
County: Dinwiddie
Town: Dinwiddie
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: Petersburg
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 67
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 13
Handicapped spaces: 2
Location: Interstate 85 South at mile marker 32
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. See below for permitted vehicles at this facility.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 32
County: Brunswick
Town: Alberta
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: South Hill
State police spaces -1
Car spaces: 78
Truck spaces: 13
Camper spaces: 0
Handicapped spaces: 4
Location: Interstate 85 North at mile marker 32
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. See below for permitted vehicles at this facility.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 32
County: Brunswick
Town: Alberta
VDOT district: Richmond
Residency: South Hill
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 74
Truck spaces: 13
Camper spaces: 0
Handicapped spaces: 4
Location: Interstate 85 north at mile marker 1
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all vehicles.
Welcome Center: The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The Welcome center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 1
County: Mecklenburg
Town: Bracey
VDOT district: Bracey
Residency: South Hill
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 89
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 22
Handicapped spaces: 6
Location: Interstate 77 South at mile marker 61
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 61
County: Bland
Town: Bastian
VDOT district: Bristol
Residency: Tazwell
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 59
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 24
RV and Bus spaces: 10
Handicapped spaces: 5
Location: Interstate 77 North at mile marker 59
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 59
County: Bland
Town: Bastian
VDOT district: Bristol
Residency: Tazwell
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 83
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 26
Handicapped spaces: 6
Location: Interstate 77 North at mile marker 1
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to all vehicles.
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic.
Amenities:
Direction: North
Mile marker: 1
County: Carroll
Town: Lambsburg
VDOT district: Salem
Residency: Hillsville
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 74
Truck spaces: 14
RV and Bus spaces: 5
Handicapped spaces: 7
Location: Route 13 South at mile marker 1
Safety Rest Area: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The facility is open to passenger vehicles only (no trucks).
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Information is available about local and state attractions, weather and traffic. Lodging reservations can be made between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Amenities:
Direction: South
Mile marker: 1
County: Accomack
Town: New Church
VDOT district: Hampton Roads
Residency: Accomac
State police spaces: 1
Car spaces: 37
RV, Bus and Truck spaces: 0
Handicapped spaces: 2
No, overnight parking is not allowed, and unattended vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Yes, they are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, with the exception of New Church which is on the eastern shore that is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
All SRAs have signage requesting feedback that is immediately transmitted to VDOT; DBI Services and the individual site supervisors. The signage provides a phone number, QR code, website, or SMS message services to provide the feedback and if travelers wish may also provide a photo of the concern.
You can also visit https://my.vdot.virginia.gov or call 1-800-FOR-ROAD to contact a customer service representative.
No.
We do have vending/snack/soft drinks/ energy drinks and in some cases at larger facilities sandwiches offered in the machines. All machines accept credit card purchases.
No. Contact Chant Connock with Business Opportunities for the Blind (VDBVI) at 804-262-7806 Ext. 1 for more details regarding the mandatory use State Contract for Vending Services.
No.
Call 1-800-FOR-ROAD. They can place you in touch with the appropriate staff members at DBi Services Inc. that service the location where you lost the item/ animal. DBi and VDOT must be provided with a clear description of the item/ pet lost and a general location to begin looking as well.
All found items are kept on site for 30 days.
Please refer to state map or drive past the rest area and get off at the next exit and re-enter the highway going in the opposite direction.
The 511 Virginia website or app has the locations of all SRAs on the map.
The following have designated Family Rest rooms: Winchester, Fredericksburg, New Kent WB, New Kent EB, Bracey, Greensville and both Caroline sites. The other SRA’s have an auxiliary restrooms which upon inquiring with the rest area attendant can be used to accommodate this function.
Yes, if the location has a Welcome Center, see the customer service agent for a map. If there is no Welcome Center on site, then see the SRA attendant who will provide you with an official state map at no cost.
No.
Yes, at every facility and there is signage for the areas along with dog waste stations.
No, due to safety concerns for all travelers at our facilities.
We follow the governor’s flag website protocols as do all Virginia government facilities.
The traveler can submit a claim online at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov.
Yes, provide site attendants and site supervisor at the SRA location with a description color, make, model of vehicle and license number. However, if the vehicle is not picked up within a reasonable time frame it will be towed by the Virginia State Police.
Call Noelle Baker at 804-545-5520.
Call Noelle Baker at 804-545-5520 or visit the Virginia.org website for more information.
Last updated: December 27, 2023
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