Rest areaI-75 · Southbound

Hillsborough County Rest Area

You will find Hillsborough County Rest Area on I-75 (southbound) by Gulf City, Florida, around mile marker 238. A federal truck parking survey counted 43 spaces for big rigs here. Heading south, the next one is I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161 in roughly 78 miles. It is about 17 miles (straight line) from St. Petersburg, FL.

Highway	I-75 · Southbound
Mile marker	238
Location	Gulf City, Hillsborough County, Florida Directions (27.6926, -82.4206)
Amenities	Unknown so far; the map data lists no facilities here.
Truck parking	43 spaces (FHWA survey)
Hours	Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap)
Operator	Florida Department of Transportation

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-75

Heading southbound

I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161
about 78 miles · Rest area near Punta Gorda

Heading northbound

Pasco County Rest Area
40 miles · Rest area near Wesley Chapel

Other side of the highway: Hillsborough County Rest Area (Northbound).

How long can you stay?

Florida allows 3 hours at a rest area (10 for trucks). Setting up a tent is not allowed.

Based on Fla. Admin. Code R. 14-28.002. Florida overview

Rest stops on other highways nearby

I-275 (Florida) Rest Area at Mile 7 Rest area

I-275 (Florida) NB · Mile 7 · Terra Ceia · about 14 mi

Restrooms 16 truck spaces
I-275 (Florida) Rest Area at Mile 13 Rest area

I-275 (Florida) NB · Mile 13 · St. Petersburg · about 16 mi

14 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hillsborough County Rest Area?

On I-75 southbound at mile 238 near Gulf City in Hillsborough County, Florida. Use the Directions link for navigation.

Which direction does Hillsborough County Rest Area serve?

Southbound traffic on I-75. Traffic the other way uses Hillsborough County Rest Area.

How far is the next rest stop after Hillsborough County Rest Area?

Southbound: I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161, about 78 miles. Northbound: Pasco County Rest Area, 40 miles.

Can you sleep at Hillsborough County Rest Area?

Florida allows 3 hours at a rest area (10 for trucks). Setting up a tent is not allowed.

Is there truck parking at Hillsborough County Rest Area?

Yes, 43 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.

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