Rest Stops NearbyI-77 rest stops in Virginia
Driving I-77 through Virginia, you pass 3 rest stops we know of. That includes 2 welcome centers. The longest stretch without a stop is 58 miles, between Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center and Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area North. The FHWA survey counted 63 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center to Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center | NB | 1 | Lamsburg | – | 13 | – |
| Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area North | NB | 59 | Rocky Gap | – | 26 | 58 mi |
| Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center | SB | 61 | Rocky Gap | – | 24 | 2 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center and the last is Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
Can you sleep at rest stops in Virginia?
No overnight parking
Overnight parking is not allowed, and sleeping inside rest area buildings is prohibited. This rule has applied since March 11, 2026.
Source: 24VAC30-51-30, checked October 2026. Local signs may be stricter; this summary is not legal advice.
I-77 beyond Virginia
Southbound, I-77 continues in North Carolina. Northbound, it continues in West Virginia. All I-77 rest stops · All rest areas in Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-77 in Virginia?
3 rest stops in our list: 2 reachable northbound and 1 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-77 in Virginia?
About 58 miles, between Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center near Lamsburg and Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area North near Rocky Gap.
Is there a welcome center on I-77 in Virginia?
Yes: Lambsburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center (northbound) and Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center (southbound).
Can you sleep at I-77 rest stops in Virginia?
Overnight parking is not allowed, and sleeping inside rest area buildings is prohibited. This rule has applied since March 11, 2026. (24VAC30-51-30)