Rest Stops NearbyWelcome centerI-70 · Westbound
South Mountain Welcome Center
South Mountain Welcome Center sits on I-70 near Frederick in Frederick County (mile 39), westbound. It has 23 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms. Heading west, the next one is I-70 Rest Area at Mile 156 in roughly 39 miles. The nearest large city is Arlington, VA, 52 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-70 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 39 |
| Location | Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland Directions (39.5255, -77.6009) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 23 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-70
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
Heading eastbound
I-70 Rest Area at Mile 64
25 miles · Rest area near New Market
Other side of the highway: South Mountain Welcome Center (Eastbound).
Overnight parking
Overnight parking is banned at rest areas in Maryland. Tents and camping are off limits.
Source: COMAR 11.04.07.11. More on Maryland rules
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 westbound at mile 39 near Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does South Mountain Welcome Center serve?
Westbound 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?
Westbound: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 156, about 39 miles. Eastbound: I-70 Rest Area at Mile 64, 25 miles.
Can you sleep at South Mountain Welcome Center?
Overnight parking is banned at rest areas in Maryland. Tents and camping are off limits.
Is there truck parking at South Mountain Welcome Center?
Yes, 23 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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