Rest areaI-77 · Northbound

Mecklenburg County Rest Area

Mecklenburg County Rest Area sits on I-77 near Charlotte in Mecklenburg County (mile 1), northbound. A federal truck parking survey counted 17 spaces for big rigs here. After this, northbound drivers reach Iredell County Rest Area NBL &SBL 57 miles later. It is about 8 miles (straight line) from Charlotte, NC.

Highway	I-77 · Northbound
Mile marker	1
Location	Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Directions (35.1228, -80.9167)
Amenities	Amenities not mapped. Know what is here? Tell us below.
Truck parking	17 spaces (FHWA survey)

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-77

Heading northbound

Iredell County Rest Area NBL &SBL
57 miles · Rest area near Statesville

Food and fuel: Morton Travel Plaza, about 186 mi

Heading southbound

Fort Mill Welcome Center
about 3.8 miles · Welcome center in South Carolina

Sleeping in your car here

We found no statewide time limit in North Carolina; check the posted signs before you settle in. Setting up a tent is not allowed.

Based on 19A NCAC 2E .0407. More on North Carolina rules

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Cleveland County Rest Area NBL Rest area

I-85 NB · Mile 2 · Kings Mountain · about 28 mi

18 truck spaces
Cabarrus County Rest Area NBL Rest area

I-85 NB · Mile 59 · Concord · about 29 mi

21 truck spaces
Cabarrus County Rest Area SBL Rest area

I-85 SB · Mile 59 · Concord · about 29 mi

Restrooms 21 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mecklenburg County Rest Area?

On I-77 northbound at mile 1 near Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Which direction does Mecklenburg County Rest Area serve?

Northbound traffic on I-77.

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

Northbound: Iredell County Rest Area NBL &SBL, 57 miles. Southbound: Fort Mill Welcome Center, about 3.8 miles.

Can you sleep at Mecklenburg County Rest Area?

We found no statewide time limit in North Carolina; check the posted signs before you settle in. Setting up a tent is not allowed.

Is there truck parking at Mecklenburg County Rest Area?

Yes, there are 17 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).

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