Rest areaI-81 · Northbound

Preble Rest Area

Preble Rest Area sits on I-81 near Preble in Cortland County (mile 14), northbound. A federal truck parking survey counted 59 spaces for big rigs here. On record: restrooms. The next stop north is I-81 Rest Area near Adams, about 80 miles on. The nearest large city is Syracuse, NY, 23 miles in a straight line.

Highway	I-81 · Northbound
Mile marker	14
Location	Preble, Cortland County, New York Directions (42.7154, -76.1458)
Amenities	Restrooms
Truck parking	59 spaces (FHWA survey)

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

Next rest stops on I-81

Heading northbound

I-81 Rest Area near Adams
about 80 miles · Rest area near Adams

Heading southbound

Whitney Point Rest Area
about 28 miles · Rest area near Lisle

Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 139 mi

Overnight parking

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

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

Rest stops on other highways nearby

US-20 Rest Area near Nedrow Rest area

US-20 · Nedrow · about 14 mi
US-20 Rest Area near Cazenovia Rest area

US-20 · Cazenovia · about 20 mi
Dewitt Travel Plaza Service plaza

I-90 EB · Lyncourt · about 26 mi

RestroomsWi-Fi 25 truck spaces
Warners Travel Plaza Service plaza

I-90 WB · Seneca Knolls · about 27 mi

Wi-Fi 35 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Preble Rest Area?

On I-81 northbound at mile 14 near Preble in Cortland County, New York. Coordinates are in the table above.

Which direction does Preble Rest Area serve?

Northbound traffic on I-81.

Does Preble Rest Area have restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are mapped here.

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

Northbound: I-81 Rest Area near Adams, about 80 miles. Southbound: Whitney Point Rest Area, about 28 miles.

Can you sleep at Preble Rest Area?

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

Is there truck parking at Preble Rest Area?

Yes. The federal survey counted 59 spaces for trucks.

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