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Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South
Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South is a rest area on I-81 southbound in Virginia, at mile 232 near Mount Sidney. It has 9 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. After this, southbound drivers reach Fairfield Safety Rest Area South about 33 miles later. Richmond, VA is the closest big city, about 94 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-81 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 232 |
| Location | Mount Sidney, Augusta County, Virginia Directions (38.2516, -78.9553) |
| Amenities | Nothing confirmed yet. |
| Truck parking | 9 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-81
Heading southbound
Fairfield Safety Rest Area South
about 33 miles · Rest area near Fairfield
Heading northbound
New Market Safety Rest Area North
30 miles · Rest area near New Market
Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 283 mi
Other side of the highway: Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area North (Northbound).
Can you sleep here?
Virginia does not allow overnight parking at its rest areas.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Charlottesville Safety Rest Area East Rest area13 truck spaces
- Charlottesville Safety Rest Area West Rest areaRestrooms 14 truck spaces
- US-33 Rest Area near Elkton Rest area
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South?
On I-81 southbound at mile 232 near Mount Sidney in Augusta County, Virginia. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.
Which direction does Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South serve?
Southbound traffic on I-81. Traffic the other way uses Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area North.
How far is the next rest stop after Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South?
Southbound: Fairfield Safety Rest Area South, about 33 miles. Northbound: New Market Safety Rest Area North, 30 miles.
Can you sleep at Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South?
Virginia does not allow overnight parking at its rest areas.
Is there truck parking at Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South?
9 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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