Rest Stops NearbyI-95 rest stops in Virginia
I-95 has 8 rest stops in Virginia in our directory (6 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 2 welcome centers. The biggest gap, 70 miles, lies between Carson Safety Rest Area North and Ladysmith Safety Rest Area North. Together they have 236 truck parking spaces.
Northbound: Virginia Welcome Center to I-95 Rest Area near Dale City
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Welcome Center | – | – | Emporia | Yes | – | – |
| Carson Safety Rest Area North | NB | 37 | Carson | Yes | 35 | ≈ 39 mi |
| Ladysmith Safety Rest Area North | NB | 107 | Ladysmith | Yes | 39 | 70 mi |
| Ladysmith Safety Rest Area South | SB | 107 | Ladysmith | Yes | 20 | < 1 mi |
| Fredericksburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center | SB | 131 | Fredericksburg | Yes | 21 | 24 mi |
| Dale City Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North | NB | 154 | Dale City | – | 59 | 23 mi |
| Dale City Truck-Only Safety Rest Area South | SB | 154 | Dale City | – | 62 | < 1 mi |
| I-95 Rest Area near Dale City | – | – | Dale City | Yes | – | ≈ 2.2 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
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at I-95 Rest Area near Dale City. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- I-95 Rest Area near Dale City · direction not confirmed
- Dale City Truck-Only Safety Rest Area South · mile 154
- Fredericksburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center · mile 131
- Ladysmith Safety Rest Area South · mile 107
- Virginia Welcome Center · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Virginia?
No overnight parking
Overnight parking is not allowed, and sleeping inside rest area buildings is prohibited. This rule has applied since March 11, 2026.
Source: 24VAC30-51-30, checked October 2026. Local signs may be stricter; this summary is not legal advice.
I-95 beyond Virginia
Southbound, I-95 continues in North Carolina. Northbound, it continues in Maryland. All I-95 rest stops · All rest areas in Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-95 in Virginia?
8 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable northbound and 5 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-95 in Virginia?
About 70 miles, between Carson Safety Rest Area North near Carson and Ladysmith Safety Rest Area North near Ladysmith.
Is there a welcome center on I-95 in Virginia?
Yes: Virginia Welcome Center and Fredericksburg Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-95 rest stops in Virginia have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 6 of the 8 stops, for example Virginia Welcome Center, Carson Safety Rest Area North and Ladysmith Safety Rest Area North. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-95 rest stops in Virginia?
Overnight parking is not allowed, and sleeping inside rest area buildings is prohibited. This rule has applied since March 11, 2026. (24VAC30-51-30)