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Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst
Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst sits on I-80 near Amherst in Lorain County, eastbound. Truckers get 115 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, eastbound drivers reach Towpath Service Plaza about 33 miles later. The nearest large city is Cleveland, OH, 29 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-80 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio Directions (41.3797, -82.2230) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 115 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Toll road | Ohio Turnpike |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-80
Heading eastbound
Towpath Service Plaza
about 33 miles · Service plaza near Broadway Heights
Heading westbound
Middle Ridge Service Plaza
about < 1 miles · Service plaza near Amherst
Other side of the highway: Middle Ridge Service Plaza (Westbound).
Can you sleep here?
There is no statewide cap on how long you may stay in Ohio that we found; read the signs on arrival. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.
Based on OAC 5501:2-4-01. All Ohio rest area rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Lorain 2 Rest Area Rest area26 truck spaces
- Lorain 2 Rest Area Rest area26 truck spaces
- US-250 Rest Area near New London Rest area
- Medina I71 Rest Area Rest area10 truck spaces
- Medina I71 Rest Area Rest area20 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
More rest stops
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst?
On I-80 eastbound near Amherst in Lorain County, Ohio. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-80. Traffic the other way uses Middle Ridge Service Plaza.
How far is the next rest stop after Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst?
Eastbound: Towpath Service Plaza, about 33 miles. Westbound: Middle Ridge Service Plaza, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst?
There is no statewide cap on how long you may stay in Ohio that we found; read the signs on arrival. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.
Is there truck parking at Ohio Turnpike Plaza near Amherst?
Yes. The federal survey counted 115 spaces for trucks.
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