Rest Stops NearbyI-70 rest stops in Maryland
We list 6 rest stops on I-70 in Maryland, at 5 locations. That includes 2 welcome centers. Plan ahead between South Mountain Welcome Center and I-70 Rest Area at Mile 64: that gap is 25 miles. Truck drivers find 91 spaces across these stops.
Eastbound: South Mountain Welcome Center to I-70 Rest Area near Baltimore
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain Welcome Center | EB | 39 | Frederick | Yes | 26 | – |
| South Mountain Welcome Center | WB | 39 | Frederick | Yes | 23 | < 1 mi |
| I-70 Rest Area at Mile 64 | EB | 64 | New Market | – | 15 | 25 mi |
| I-70 Rest Area at Mile 67 | EB | 67 | Frederick | – | 9 | 3 mi |
| I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79 | WB | 79 | West Friendship | – | 18 | 12 mi |
| I-70 Rest Area near Baltimore | – | – | Baltimore | Yes | – | ≈ 20 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 I-70 Rest Area near Baltimore and the last is South Mountain Welcome Center. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- I-70 Rest Area near Baltimore · direction not confirmed
- I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79 · mile 79
- South Mountain Welcome Center · mile 39
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-70 beyond Maryland
Westbound, I-70 continues in Pennsylvania. All I-70 rest stops · All rest areas in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-70 in Maryland?
6 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-70 in Maryland?
About 25 miles, between South Mountain Welcome Center near Frederick and I-70 Rest Area at Mile 64 near New Market.
Is there a welcome center on I-70 in Maryland?
Yes: South Mountain Welcome Center (eastbound) and South Mountain Welcome Center (westbound).
Which I-70 rest stops in Maryland have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 6 stops, for example South Mountain Welcome Center, South Mountain Welcome Center and I-70 Rest Area near Baltimore. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-70 rest stops in Maryland?
Overnight parking and camping are not allowed at Maryland rest areas. (COMAR 11.04.07.11)