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South Mountain Welcome Center
You will find South Mountain Welcome Center on I-70 (eastbound) by Frederick, Maryland, around mile marker 39. Truckers get 26 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. On record: restrooms. The next stop east is I-70 Rest Area at Mile 64, about 25 miles on. It is about 52 miles (straight line) from Arlington, VA.
| Highway | I-70 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 39 |
| Location | Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland Directions (39.5283, -77.6039) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 26 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-70
Heading eastbound
I-70 Rest Area at Mile 64
about 25 miles · Rest area near New Market
Heading westbound
I-70 Rest Area at Mile 156
about 39 miles · Rest area in Pennsylvania
Food and fuel: North Midway Service Plaza, about 80 mi
Other side of the highway: South Mountain Welcome Center (Westbound).
Can you sleep here?
Overnight parking is not allowed at Maryland rest areas, including this one. No camping.
Source: COMAR 11.04.07.11. Maryland overview
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Falling Waters Welcome Center Welcome centerRestroomsAccessible restroomsDrinking waterPet areaWi-Fi 18 truck spaces
- US-15 Rest Area near Thurmont Rest area
- I-81 Rest Area at Mile 1 Rest area14 truck spaces
- Mason-Dixon Welcome Center Welcome centerTravel information 15 truck spaces
- I-270 (Maryland) Rest Area at Mile 21 Rest area12 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Mountain Welcome Center?
On I-70 eastbound at mile 39 near Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does South Mountain Welcome Center serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-70. Traffic the other way uses South Mountain Welcome Center.
Does South Mountain Welcome Center have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after South Mountain Welcome Center?
Eastbound: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 64, about 25 miles. Westbound: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 156, about 39 miles.
Can you sleep at South Mountain Welcome Center?
Overnight parking is not allowed at Maryland rest areas, including this one. No camping.
Is there truck parking at South Mountain Welcome Center?
Yes, there are 26 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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