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Surry County Rest Area,SBL
Surry County Rest Area,SBL is a rest area on I-77 southbound in North Carolina, at mile 105 near Mount Airy. Truckers get 10 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. On record: accessible restrooms. The next stop south is Fort Mill Welcome Center, about 108 miles on. Winston-Salem, NC is the closest big city, about 42 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-77 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 105 |
| Location | Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina Directions (36.5581, -80.7447) |
| Amenities | Accessible restrooms |
| Truck parking | 10 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-77
Heading southbound
Fort Mill Welcome Center
about 108 miles · Welcome center in South Carolina
Heading northbound
Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center
about < 1 miles · Welcome center in Virginia
Food and fuel: Morton Travel Plaza, about 82 mi
Other side of the highway: Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center (Northbound).
Sleeping in your car here
How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no North Carolina rule. Setting up a tent is not allowed.
Legal source: 19A NCAC 2E .0407. Rules and closures in North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Surry County Rest Area,SBL?
On I-77 southbound at mile 105 near Mount Airy in Surry County, North Carolina. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.
Which direction does Surry County Rest Area,SBL serve?
Southbound traffic on I-77. Traffic the other way uses Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center.
How far is the next rest stop after Surry County Rest Area,SBL?
Southbound: Fort Mill Welcome Center, about 108 miles. Northbound: Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Surry County Rest Area,SBL?
How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no North Carolina rule. Setting up a tent is not allowed.
Is there truck parking at Surry County Rest Area,SBL?
Yes, there are 10 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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