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New Kent Safety Rest Area West
New Kent Safety Rest Area West is a rest area on I-64 westbound in Virginia, at mile 213 near New Kent. It has 29 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms and accessible restrooms. After this, westbound drivers reach Goochland Safety Rest Area West about 45 miles later. It is about 23 miles (straight line) from Richmond, VA.
| Highway | I-64 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 213 |
| Location | New Kent, New Kent County, Virginia Directions (37.4993, -77.0441) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Accessible restrooms |
| Truck parking | 29 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-64
Heading westbound
Goochland Safety Rest Area West
about 45 miles · Rest area near Goochland
Food and fuel: Bluestone Travel Plaza, about 292 mi
Heading eastbound
New Kent Safety Rest Area East/Welcome Center
about < 1 miles · Welcome center near New Kent
Other side of the highway: New Kent Safety Rest Area East/Welcome Center (Eastbound).
Sleeping in your car here
A nap is fine, a night is not: Virginia prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Source: 24VAC30-51-30. Virginia overview
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Kent Safety Rest Area West?
On I-64 westbound at mile 213 near New Kent in New Kent County, Virginia. Use the Directions link for navigation.
Which direction does New Kent Safety Rest Area West serve?
Westbound traffic on I-64. Traffic the other way uses New Kent Safety Rest Area East/Welcome Center.
Does New Kent Safety Rest Area West have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here, including accessible ones.
How far is the next rest stop after New Kent Safety Rest Area West?
Westbound: Goochland Safety Rest Area West, about 45 miles. Eastbound: New Kent Safety Rest Area East/Welcome Center, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at New Kent Safety Rest Area West?
A nap is fine, a night is not: Virginia prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Is there truck parking at New Kent Safety Rest Area West?
Yes. The federal survey counted 29 spaces for trucks.
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