Rest areaI-81 · Southbound

I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79

I-81 Rest Area at Mile 79 sits on I-81 near East Hanover in Dauphin County (mile 79), southbound. It has 20 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. On record: restrooms. The next stop south is I-81 Rest Area at Mile 38, about 41 miles on. It is about 65 miles (straight line) from Allentown, PA.

Highway	I-81 · Southbound
Mile marker	79
Location	East Hanover, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Directions (40.3753, -76.6771)
Amenities	Restrooms
Truck parking	20 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-81

Heading southbound

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

Heading northbound

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
about 70 miles · Service plaza near Beech Mountain Lakes

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

Overnight parking

Stays here are capped at 2 hours under Pennsylvania rules.

Source: 67 Pa. Code § 443.2. Pennsylvania overview

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 southbound at mile 79 near East Hanover in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.

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

Southbound 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?

Southbound: I-81 Rest Area at Mile 38, about 41 miles. Northbound: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 70 miles.

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

Stays here are capped at 2 hours under Pennsylvania rules.

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

Yes. The federal survey counted 20 spaces for trucks.

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