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Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North
Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North is a rest area on I-85 northbound in Virginia, at mile 55 near Dinwiddie. It has 13 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Mapped amenities include restrooms. The nearest large city is Richmond, VA, 32 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-85 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 55 |
| Location | Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie County, Virginia Directions (37.1011, -77.5442) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 13 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-85
Heading northbound
No further northbound stop in our list on I-85.
Heading southbound
Alberta Safety Rest Area South
23 miles · Rest area near Alberta
Other side of the highway: Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area South (Southbound).
How long can you stay?
Plan to sleep elsewhere, because Virginia prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Based on 24VAC30-51-30. Rules and closures in Virginia
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Carson Safety Rest Area North Rest areaRestrooms 35 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North?
On I-85 northbound at mile 55 near Dinwiddie in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
Which direction does Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North serve?
Northbound traffic on I-85. Traffic the other way uses Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area South.
Does Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North?
Southbound: Alberta Safety Rest Area South, 23 miles.
Can you sleep at Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North?
Plan to sleep elsewhere, because Virginia prohibits overnight parking at rest areas.
Is there truck parking at Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North?
13 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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