Rest Stops NearbyUS-6 rest stops in Massachusetts
Driving US-6 through Massachusetts, you pass 4 rest stops we know of. That includes 1 welcome center. The biggest gap, 8.8 miles, lies between US-6 Rest Area at Mile 59 and US-6 Rest Area at Mile 68. Together they have 27 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: US-6 Rest Area at Mile 59 to US-6 Rest Area at Mile 76
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-6 Rest Area at Mile 59 | WB | 59.4 | Sandwich | – | 4 | – |
| US-6 Rest Area at Mile 68 | Both | 68.2 | Barnstable | – | 9 | 8.8 mi |
| Cape Cod Visitor Center | EB | 70.6 | Barnstable | – | 11 | 2.4 mi |
| US-6 Rest Area at Mile 76 | WB | 75.6 | Yarmouth | – | 3 | 5 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 westbound
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with US-6 Rest Area at Mile 76. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- US-6 Rest Area at Mile 76 · mile 76
- US-6 Rest Area at Mile 68 · mile 68
- US-6 Rest Area at Mile 59 · mile 59
Can you sleep at rest stops in Massachusetts?
No hour limit set
Massachusetts has no overnight rule for its service plazas, but vehicles left unattended for more than 30 minutes may be restricted where posted.
Source: 700 CMR 9.03, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
US-6 beyond Massachusetts
Westbound, US-6 continues in Pennsylvania. All US-6 rest stops · All rest areas in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-6 in Massachusetts?
4 rest stops in our list: 2 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on US-6 in Massachusetts?
About 8.8 miles, between US-6 Rest Area at Mile 59 near Sandwich and US-6 Rest Area at Mile 68 near Barnstable.
Is there a welcome center on US-6 in Massachusetts?
Yes: Cape Cod Visitor Center (eastbound).
Can you sleep at US-6 rest stops in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has no overnight rule for its service plazas, but vehicles left unattended for more than 30 minutes may be restricted where posted. (700 CMR 9.03)