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I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161
You will find I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161 on I-75 (southbound) by Punta Gorda, Florida, around mile marker 161. It has 32 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms. After this, southbound drivers reach NA Rest Area about 115 miles later. It is about 23 miles (straight line) from Cape Coral, FL.
| Highway | I-75 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 161 |
| Location | Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida Directions (26.8933, -81.9980) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 32 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | Florida Department of Transportation |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-75
Heading southbound
NA Rest Area
about 115 miles · Rest area near Big Cypress
Heading northbound
Hillsborough County Rest Area
77 miles · Rest area near Ochopee
How long can you stay?
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours (10 for trucks); that is the Florida limit. Setting up a tent is not allowed.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161?
On I-75 southbound at mile 161 near Punta Gorda in Charlotte County, Florida.
Which direction does I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161 serve?
Southbound traffic on I-75.
Does I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161 have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161?
Southbound: NA Rest Area, about 115 miles. Northbound: Hillsborough County Rest Area, 77 miles.
Can you sleep at I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161?
Plan for a break of no more than 3 hours (10 for trucks); that is the Florida limit. Setting up a tent is not allowed.
Is there truck parking at I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161?
Yes, there are 32 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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