Rest Stops NearbyI-80 rest stops in Pennsylvania
Driving I-80 through Pennsylvania, you pass 17 rest stops we know of, at 12 locations. That includes 1 welcome center and 1 service plaza with food and fuel. The longest stretch without a stop is 58 miles, between Jefferson County Rest Area and Centre County Rest Area. Together they have 316 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Mercer Welcome Center to I-80 Rest Area at Mile 310
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Welcome Center | EB | 1 | Shenango | – | 10 | – |
| Venango County Rest Area | WB | 30 | Irwin | Yes | 19 | 29 mi |
| Venango County Rest Area | EB | 30 | Irwin | Yes | 19 | < 1 mi |
| Clarion Service Plaza | – | – | Clarion | – | – | ≈ 33 mi |
| Jefferson County Rest Area | EB | 87 | Pine Creek | – | 20 | ≈ 26 mi |
| Jefferson County Rest Area | WB | 88 | Washington | Yes | 19 | 1 mi |
| Centre County Rest Area | EB | 146 | Snow Shoe | Yes | 20 | 58 mi |
| Centre County Rest Area | WB | 146 | Snow Shoe | Yes | 19 | < 1 mi |
| Clinton County Rest Area | WB | 194 | Greene | Yes | 20 | 48 mi |
| Clinton County Rest Area | EB | 194 | Greene | – | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Montour County Rest Area | EB | 219 | Liberty | Yes | 28 | 25 mi |
| Montour County Rest Area | WB | 220 | Liberty | Yes | 27 | 1 mi |
| Columbia County Rest Area | EB | 246 | Mifflin | Yes | 28 | 26 mi |
| Columbia County Rest Area | WB | 246 | Mifflin | – | 44 | < 1 mi |
| Luzerne County Rest Area | EB | 270 | Foster | Yes | 6 | 24 mi |
| Crescent Lake Rest Area | EB | 295 | Pocono | Yes | 18 | 25 mi |
| I-80 Rest Area at Mile 310 | WB | 310 | Smithfield | Yes | 9 | 15 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 westbound
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with I-80 Rest Area at Mile 310. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- I-80 Rest Area at Mile 310 · mile 310
- Columbia County Rest Area · mile 246
- Montour County Rest Area · mile 220
- Clinton County Rest Area · mile 194
- Centre County Rest Area · mile 146
- Jefferson County Rest Area · mile 88
- Clarion Service Plaza · direction not confirmed
- Venango County Rest Area · mile 30
Can you sleep at rest stops in Pennsylvania?
Time limit: 2 hours
Stays are limited to 2 hours in any 24-hour period, or to the posted limit. Sleeping is allowed only inside a legally parked vehicle.
Source: 67 Pa. Code § 443.2, checked October 2026. Local signs may be stricter; this summary is not legal advice.
I-80 beyond Pennsylvania
Westbound, I-80 continues in Ohio. Eastbound, it continues in New Jersey. All I-80 rest stops · All rest areas in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-80 in Pennsylvania?
17 rest stops in our list: 10 reachable eastbound and 8 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-80 in Pennsylvania?
About 58 miles, between Jefferson County Rest Area near Washington and Centre County Rest Area near Snow Shoe.
Is there a welcome center on I-80 in Pennsylvania?
Yes: Mercer Welcome Center (eastbound).
Which I-80 rest stops in Pennsylvania have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 12 of the 17 stops, for example Venango County Rest Area, Venango County Rest Area and Jefferson County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-80 rest stops in Pennsylvania?
Stays are limited to 2 hours in any 24-hour period, or to the posted limit. Sleeping is allowed only inside a legally parked vehicle. (67 Pa. Code § 443.2)