Rest Stops NearbyI-26 rest stops in South Carolina
We list 8 rest stops on I-26 in South Carolina, at 6 locations. That includes 1 welcome center. The longest stretch without a stop is 60 miles, between Landrum Welcome Center and Newberry Rest Area. Truck drivers find 207 spaces across these stops.
Eastbound: Landrum Welcome Center to Charleston Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landrum Welcome Center | EB | 3 | Landrum | – | 22 | – |
| Newberry Rest Area | EB | 63 | Kinards | Yes | 45 | 60 mi |
| Newberry Rest Area | WB | 63 | Kinards | Yes | 47 | < 1 mi |
| Calhoun Rest Area | EB | 123 | Gaston | – | 5 | 60 mi |
| Calhoun Rest Area | WB | 123 | Sandy Run | – | 5 | < 1 mi |
| Orangeburg Rest Area | EB | 150 | Orangeburg | Yes | 20 | 27 mi |
| Orangeburg Rest Area | WB | 152 | Fersners | – | 46 | 2 mi |
| Charleston Rest Area | EB | 204 | Ladson | – | 17 | 52 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving westbound
Going the other way, the first stop is Charleston Rest Area and the last is Landrum Welcome Center. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Orangeburg Rest Area · mile 152
- Calhoun Rest Area · mile 123
- Newberry Rest Area · mile 63
Can you sleep at rest stops in South Carolina?
We could not find a statewide rule in South Carolina on how long you may stay at a rest area. Individual rest areas still post their own limits. Camping is a different matter: it is not welcome at rest areas.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: South Carolina rest areas (state DOT)
I-26 beyond South Carolina
Westbound, I-26 continues in Virginia. All I-26 rest stops · All rest areas in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-26 in South Carolina?
8 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-26 in South Carolina?
About 60 miles, between Landrum Welcome Center near Landrum and Newberry Rest Area near Kinards.
Is there a welcome center on I-26 in South Carolina?
Yes: Landrum Welcome Center (eastbound).
Which I-26 rest stops in South Carolina have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 8 stops, for example Newberry Rest Area, Newberry Rest Area and Orangeburg Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-26 rest stops in South Carolina?
We found no statewide hour limit in South Carolina. Follow the signs posted at each site.