Rest areaI-81 · Northbound

I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79

I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79 is a rest area on I-81 northbound in Pennsylvania, at mile 79 near East Hanover. Truckers get 15 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms. The next stop north is Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 71 miles on. Allentown, PA is the closest big city, about 65 miles away as the crow flies.

Highway	I-81 · Northbound
Mile marker	79
Location	East Hanover, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Directions (40.3733, -76.6765)
Amenities	Restrooms
Truck parking	15 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-81

Heading northbound

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
about 71 miles · Service plaza near Beech Mountain Lakes

Heading southbound

I-81 Rest Area at Mile 38
41 miles · Rest area near Penn

Other side of the highway: I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79 (Southbound).

Overnight parking

Maximum stay: 2 hours, set by Pennsylvania.

Source: 67 Pa. Code § 443.2. More on Pennsylvania rules

Rest stops on other highways nearby

I-76 (Ohio–New Jersey) Rest Area at Mile 250 Rest area

I-76 (Ohio–New Jersey) EB · Mile 249.7 · Lower Swatara Twp · about 12 mi

10 truck spaces
Lawn Service Plaza Service plaza

I-76 (Ohio–New Jersey) WB · Mile 258.8 · Conewago & South Londonderry Twps · about 13 mi

15 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79?

On I-81 northbound at mile 79 near East Hanover in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Use the Directions link for navigation.

Which direction does I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79 serve?

Northbound traffic on I-81. Traffic the other way uses I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79.

Does I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79 have restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are mapped here.

How far is the next rest stop after I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79?

Northbound: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 71 miles. Southbound: I-81 Rest Area at Mile 38, 41 miles.

Can you sleep at I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79?

Maximum stay: 2 hours, set by Pennsylvania.

Is there truck parking at I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79?

15 truck spaces, per FHWA data.

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