Rest Stops Nearby

I-95 rest stops in North Carolina

Driving I-95 through North Carolina, you pass 8 rest stops we know of, at 5 locations. The biggest gap, 51 miles, lies between Cumberland County Rest Area NBL and Johnston County Rest Area NBL. Truck drivers find 118 spaces across these stops.

Robeson County Rest Area NBLCumberland County Rest Area SBLCumberland County Rest Area NBLJohnston County Rest Area NBLJohnston County Rest Area SBLNash County Rest Area NBLNash County Rest Area SBLNorthampton County Rest Area South North · about 177 mi between first and last stop
Green: rest area · blue: welcome center · yellow: service plaza · grey: parking. Dots above the line serve northbound traffic, below southbound.

Northbound: Robeson County Rest Area NBL to Northampton County Rest Area

I-95, south to north
Rest stopSideMileNearRestroomsTruck spacesFrom previous
Robeson County Rest Area NBL NB 5 Rowland – 18 –
Cumberland County Rest Area SBL SB 48 Fayetteville Yes 16 43 mi
Cumberland County Rest Area NBL NB 48 Fayetteville Yes 16 < 1 mi
Johnston County Rest Area NBL NB 99 Selma Yes 7 51 mi
Johnston County Rest Area SBL SB 99 Selma Yes 7 < 1 mi
Nash County Rest Area NBL NB 142 Gold Rock Yes 17 43 mi
Nash County Rest Area SBL SB 142 Gold Rock Yes 17 < 1 mi
Northampton County Rest Area SB 181 Roanoke Rapids Yes 20 39 mi

Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.

Driving southbound

Heading south, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Northampton County Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.

Can you sleep at rest stops in North Carolina?

No hour limit set · no camping

Tents and other structures are not allowed. The rule sets no hour limit.

Source: 19A NCAC 2E .0407, checked October 2026. Local signs may be stricter; this summary is not legal advice.

Official list: North Carolina rest areas (state DOT)

I-95 beyond North Carolina

Southbound, I-95 continues in South Carolina. Northbound, it continues in Virginia. All I-95 rest stops · All rest areas in North Carolina

Frequently asked questions

How many rest stops are on I-95 in North Carolina?

8 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable northbound and 4 southbound.

What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-95 in North Carolina?

About 51 miles, between Cumberland County Rest Area NBL near Fayetteville and Johnston County Rest Area NBL near Selma.

Which I-95 rest stops in North Carolina have restrooms?

Restrooms are mapped at 7 of the 8 stops, for example Cumberland County Rest Area SBL, Cumberland County Rest Area NBL and Johnston County Rest Area NBL. For the others we have no confirmed data.

Can you sleep at I-95 rest stops in North Carolina?

Tents and other structures are not allowed. The rule sets no hour limit. (19A NCAC 2E .0407)