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New Market Safety Rest Area South
New Market Safety Rest Area South sits on I-81 near New Market in Rockingham County (mile 262), southbound. A federal truck parking survey counted 7 spaces for big rigs here. The next stop south is Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South, about 30 miles on. It is about 88 miles (straight line) from Arlington, VA.
| Highway | I-81 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 262 |
| Location | New Market, Rockingham County, Virginia Directions (38.6168, -78.7057) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 7 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
Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South
about 30 miles · Rest area near Mount Sidney
Heading northbound
Inwood Welcome Center
about 65 miles · Welcome center in West Virginia
Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 252 mi
Other side of the highway: New Market Safety Rest Area North (Northbound).
How long can you stay?
A nap is fine, a night is not: Virginia prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- US-33 Rest Area near Elkton Rest area
Straight-line distances.
More rest stops
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Market Safety Rest Area South?
On I-81 southbound at mile 262 near New Market in Rockingham County, Virginia. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does New Market Safety Rest Area South serve?
Southbound traffic on I-81. Traffic the other way uses New Market Safety Rest Area North.
How far is the next rest stop after New Market Safety Rest Area South?
Southbound: Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South, about 30 miles. Northbound: Inwood Welcome Center, about 65 miles.
Can you sleep at New Market Safety Rest Area South?
A nap is fine, a night is not: Virginia prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Is there truck parking at New Market Safety Rest Area South?
7 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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