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Rest areaI-81 · Northbound

Orleans Rest Area

Orleans Rest Area is a rest area on I-81 northbound in New York, at mile 49 near Calcium. A federal truck parking survey counted 11 spaces for big rigs here. The next stop north is I-81 Rest Area near Philadelphia, about 6.8 miles on. It is about 72 miles (straight line) from Syracuse, NY.

HighwayI-81 · Northbound
Mile marker49
LocationCalcium, Jefferson County, New York
Directions (44.0821, -75.9153)
AmenitiesUnknown so far; the map data lists no facilities here.
Truck parking11 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-81

Heading northbound

I-81 Rest Area near Philadelphia
about 6.8 miles · Rest area near Philadelphia

Heading southbound

I-81 Rest Area near Watertown
about 12 miles · Rest area near Watertown

Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 249 mi

Overnight parking

Maximum stay: 3 hours (10 for trucks), set by New York.

Rule: 17 NYCRR 156.3. All New York rest area rules

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Orleans Rest Area?

On I-81 northbound at mile 49 near Calcium in Jefferson County, New York. Coordinates are in the table above.

Which direction does Orleans Rest Area serve?

Northbound traffic on I-81.

How far is the next rest stop after Orleans Rest Area?

Northbound: I-81 Rest Area near Philadelphia, about 6.8 miles. Southbound: I-81 Rest Area near Watertown, about 12 miles.

Can you sleep at Orleans Rest Area?

Maximum stay: 3 hours (10 for trucks), set by New York.

Is there truck parking at Orleans Rest Area?

Yes, 11 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.

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