Rest areaI-70 · Eastbound

I-70 Rest Area at Mile 172

I-70 Rest Area at Mile 172 is a rest area on I-70 eastbound in Pennsylvania, at mile 172 near Brush Creek. Truckers get 9 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, eastbound drivers reach South Mountain Welcome Center about 55 miles later. The nearest large city is Arlington, VA, 94 miles in a straight line.

Highway	I-70 · Eastbound
Mile marker	172
Location	Brush Creek, Fulton County, Pennsylvania Directions (39.9211, -78.2350)
Amenities	Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one.
Truck parking	9 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-70

Heading eastbound

South Mountain Welcome Center
about 55 miles · Welcome center in Maryland

Heading westbound

North Midway Service Plaza
25 miles · Service plaza near Bedford Twp

Sleeping in your car here

Stays here are capped at 2 hours under Pennsylvania rules.

Based on 67 Pa. Code § 443.2. Pennsylvania overview

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Sideling Hill Service Plaza Service plaza

I-76 (Ohio–New Jersey) EB · Mile 172.3 · Taylor Twp · about 12 mi

Restrooms 66 truck spaces
Sideling Hill Rest Area Rest area

I-68 WB · Mile 74 · Hancock · about 14 mi

RestroomsPicnic tables 5 truck spaces
South Midway Service Plaza Service plaza

I-76 (Ohio–New Jersey) EB · Mile 147.3 · Bedford Twp · about 16 mi

Restrooms 36 truck spaces
I-81 Rest Area at Mile 1 Rest area

I-81 NB · Mile 1 · Antrim · about 30 mi

14 truck spaces
Falling Waters Welcome Center Welcome center

I-81 SB · Mile 25 · Marlowe · about 31 mi

RestroomsAccessible restroomsDrinking waterPet areaWi-Fi 18 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is I-70 Rest Area at Mile 172?

On I-70 eastbound at mile 172 near Brush Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.

Which direction does I-70 Rest Area at Mile 172 serve?

Eastbound traffic on I-70.

How far is the next rest stop after I-70 Rest Area at Mile 172?

Eastbound: South Mountain Welcome Center, about 55 miles. Westbound: North Midway Service Plaza, 25 miles.

Can you sleep at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 172?

Stays here are capped at 2 hours under Pennsylvania rules.

Is there truck parking at I-70 Rest Area at Mile 172?

Yes, 9 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.

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