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I-81 Rest Area at Mile 157
I-81 Rest Area at Mile 157 is a rest area on I-81 southbound in Pennsylvania, at mile 157 near Rice. Truckers get 15 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. Heading south, the next one is Blue Ridge Travel Plaza in roughly 4.1 miles. The nearest large city is Allentown, PA, 43 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-81 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 157 |
| Location | Rice, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Directions (41.1308, -75.9638) |
| Amenities | Not in our sources yet. |
| Truck parking | 15 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-81
Heading southbound
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
about 4.1 miles · Service plaza near Beech Mountain Lakes
Heading northbound
I-81 Rest Area near Avoca
about 21 miles · Rest area near Avoca
Can you sleep here?
Plan for a break of no more than 2 hours; that is the Pennsylvania limit.
Based on 67 Pa. Code § 443.2. Rules and closures in Pennsylvania
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Luzerne County Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 6 truck spaces
- Columbia County Rest Area Rest area44 truck spaces
- Columbia County Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 28 truck spaces
- Hickory Run Service Plaza Service plazaRestrooms 109 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is I-81 Rest Area at Mile 157?
On I-81 southbound at mile 157 near Rice in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does I-81 Rest Area at Mile 157 serve?
Southbound traffic on I-81.
How far is the next rest stop after I-81 Rest Area at Mile 157?
Southbound: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 4.1 miles. Northbound: I-81 Rest Area near Avoca, about 21 miles.
Can you sleep at I-81 Rest Area at Mile 157?
Plan for a break of no more than 2 hours; that is the Pennsylvania limit.
Is there truck parking at I-81 Rest Area at Mile 157?
Yes, there are 15 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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