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New Market Safety Rest Area North
New Market Safety Rest Area North is a rest area on I-81 northbound in Virginia, at mile 262 near New Market. It has 15 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. After this, northbound drivers reach Inwood Welcome Center about 65 miles later. Arlington, VA is the closest big city, about 88 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-81 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 262 |
| Location | New Market, Rockingham County, Virginia Directions (38.6140, -78.7059) |
| Amenities | No facility data. A review below helps fill the gap. |
| Truck parking | 15 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | VDOT |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-81
Heading northbound
Inwood Welcome Center
about 65 miles · Welcome center in West Virginia
Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 253 mi
Heading southbound
Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South
30 miles · Rest area near Mount Sidney
Other side of the highway: New Market Safety Rest Area South (Southbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Plan to sleep elsewhere, because Virginia prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Legal source: 24VAC30-51-30. Virginia overview
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- US-33 Rest Area near Elkton Rest area
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Market Safety Rest Area North?
On I-81 northbound at mile 262 near New Market in Rockingham County, Virginia. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does New Market Safety Rest Area North serve?
Northbound traffic on I-81. Traffic the other way uses New Market Safety Rest Area South.
How far is the next rest stop after New Market Safety Rest Area North?
Northbound: Inwood Welcome Center, about 65 miles. Southbound: Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South, 30 miles.
Can you sleep at New Market Safety Rest Area North?
Plan to sleep elsewhere, because Virginia prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Is there truck parking at New Market Safety Rest Area North?
Yes, 15 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
Reviews
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