Rest Stops NearbyI-68 rest stops in Maryland
I-68 has 4 rest stops in Maryland in our directory. That includes 1 welcome center. The longest stretch without a stop is 44 miles, between I-68 Rest Area at Mile 30 and Sideling Hill Rest Area. The FHWA survey counted 39 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center to Sideling Hill Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center | EB | 6 | Friendsville | Yes | 22 | – |
| US-219 Cove Overlook Rest Area | – | – | Lonaconing | – | – | ≈ 5.4 mi |
| I-68 Rest Area at Mile 30 | EB | 30 | Finzel | – | 12 | ≈ 20 mi |
| Sideling Hill Rest Area | WB | 74 | Hancock | Yes | 5 | 44 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 Sideling Hill Rest Area and the last is Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Sideling Hill Rest Area · mile 74
- US-219 Cove Overlook Rest Area · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Maryland?
No overnight parking · no camping
Overnight parking and camping are not allowed at Maryland rest areas.
Source: COMAR 11.04.07.11, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
Official list: Maryland rest areas (state DOT)
I-68 beyond Maryland
Westbound, I-68 continues in West Virginia. All I-68 rest stops · All rest areas in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-68 in Maryland?
4 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable eastbound and 2 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-68 in Maryland?
About 44 miles, between I-68 Rest Area at Mile 30 near Finzel and Sideling Hill Rest Area near Hancock.
Is there a welcome center on I-68 in Maryland?
Yes: Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center (eastbound).
Which I-68 rest stops in Maryland have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 4 stops, for example Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center and Sideling Hill Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-68 rest stops in Maryland?
Overnight parking and camping are not allowed at Maryland rest areas. (COMAR 11.04.07.11)