Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-70 · Westbound
I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79
You will find I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79 on I-70 (westbound) by West Friendship, Maryland, around mile marker 79. Truckers get 18 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. The next stop west is South Mountain Welcome Center, about 40 miles on. It is about 20 miles (straight line) from Baltimore, MD.
| Highway | I-70 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 79 |
| Location | West Friendship, Howard County, Maryland Directions (39.3186, -76.9793) |
| Amenities | Amenities not mapped. Know what is here? Tell us below. |
| Truck parking | 18 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-70
Heading westbound
South Mountain Welcome Center
about 40 miles · Welcome center near Frederick
Food and fuel: North Midway Service Plaza, about 120 mi
Heading eastbound
I-70 Rest Area near Baltimore
about 20 miles · Rest area near Baltimore
How long can you stay?
No overnight stays: Maryland rules ban them at rest areas. No camping.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- I-95 Rest Area at Mile 37 Rest areaRestroomsAccessible restrooms 21 truck spaces
- I-95 Rest Area at Mile 37 Rest areaRestrooms 46 truck spaces
- I-270 (Maryland) Rest Area at Mile 21 Rest area12 truck spaces
- I-270 (Maryland) Rest Area at Mile 21 Rest area12 truck spaces
- I-95 Rest Area at Mile 27 Rest area18 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
More rest stops
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79?
On I-70 westbound at mile 79 near West Friendship in Howard County, Maryland. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79 serve?
Westbound traffic on I-70.
How far is the next rest stop after I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79?
Westbound: South Mountain Welcome Center, about 40 miles. Eastbound: I-70 Rest Area near Baltimore, about 20 miles.
Can you sleep at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79?
No overnight stays: Maryland rules ban them at rest areas. No camping.
Is there truck parking at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 79?
Yes, 18 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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