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I-81 Rest Area near Watertown

I-81 Rest Area near Watertown is a rest area on I-81 in New York near Watertown. Heading north, the next one is Orleans Rest Area in roughly 12 miles. It is about 62 miles (straight line) from Syracuse, NY.

Highway	I-81 · direction not confirmed
Location	Watertown, Jefferson County, New York Directions (43.9352, -75.9643)
Amenities	Not in our sources yet.
Truck parking	No count on record

Sources: OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities; highway matched with Natural Earth road data. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-81

Heading northbound

Orleans Rest Area
about 12 miles · Rest area near Calcium

Heading southbound

Watertown Rest Area
about 2.9 miles · Rest area near Honeyville

Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 237 mi

How long can you stay?

Stays here are capped at 3 hours (10 for trucks) under New York rules.

Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3. More on New York rules

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Frequently asked questions

Where is I-81 Rest Area near Watertown?

On I-81 near Watertown in Jefferson County, New York.

How far is the next rest stop after I-81 Rest Area near Watertown?

Northbound: Orleans Rest Area, about 12 miles. Southbound: Watertown Rest Area, about 2.9 miles.

Can you sleep at I-81 Rest Area near Watertown?