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Luzerne County Rest Area
Luzerne County Rest Area is a rest area on I-81 northbound in Pennsylvania, at mile 156 near Dorrance. It has 15 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Heading north, the next one is I-81 Rest Area near Avoca in roughly 23 miles. Allentown, PA is the closest big city, about 42 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-81 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 156 |
| Location | Dorrance, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Directions (41.1022, -75.9609) |
| Amenities | Unknown so far; the map data lists no facilities here. |
| Truck parking | 15 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 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 Avoca
about 23 miles · Rest area near Avoca
Heading southbound
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
about 1.8 miles · Service plaza near Beech Mountain Lakes
Can you sleep here?
Pennsylvania limits stays at rest areas to 2 hours.
Legal source: 67 Pa. Code § 443.2. Pennsylvania overview
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 Luzerne County Rest Area?
On I-81 northbound at mile 156 near Dorrance in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does Luzerne County Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-81.
How far is the next rest stop after Luzerne County Rest Area?
Northbound: I-81 Rest Area near Avoca, about 23 miles. Southbound: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 1.8 miles.
Can you sleep at Luzerne County Rest Area?
Pennsylvania limits stays at rest areas to 2 hours.
Is there truck parking at Luzerne County Rest Area?
Yes, there are 15 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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