I-75 Rest Areas in Florida
Every rest stop on I-75 in Florida, in order of travel for both directions – with exits, amenities and the distance to the next stop.
There are 19 rest stops on I-75 in Florida in our data – 18 rest areas, 1 welcome center. Below, the I-75 rest areas in Florida are listed in order of travel for each direction – 10 northbound and 9 southbound, so you only see the rest stops on your side of the highway.
Florida is where I-75 starts in our data; it continues into Georgia. Within Florida, rest stops in the same direction are about 42 miles apart on average. The longest stretch without a rest stop in Florida is about 134 miles southbound, between Hillsborough County Rest Area Southbound and Collier County Rest Area Southbound.
9 rest stops on I-75 in Florida have truck parking. We also list 23 truck stops along I-75 in Florida and 11 weigh stations.
I-75 Rest Stops in Florida in Order of Travel
Northbound stops are listed south to north, southbound stops in the opposite order. The mileage under each stop is the distance to the next I-75 rest stop in Florida in the same direction.
- Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Northbound (limited info)↓ 7.5 mi
- Collier County Rest Area Northbound (limited info)↓ 51.5 mi
- ↓ 30 mi
- I-75 Northbound Rest Area near Charlotte Park (limited info)≈ MM 161 · Exit 161 · Charlotte Park↓ 60.5 mi without a rest area
- Hillsborough County Rest Area Northbound (limited info)Exit 240 · Ruskin↓ 36.9 mi
- ↓ 27.1 mi
- ↓ 39 mi
- ↓ 36 mi
- ↓ 29.7 mi
- ↓ 55.4 mi
- ↓ 29.8 mi
- ↓ 35.7 mi
- ↓ 62 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 36.1 mi
- ↓ 133.9 mi without a rest area
- Collier County Rest Area Southbound (limited info)↓ 7.3 mi
- Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Southbound (limited info)↓ 35.3 mi
- Broward County Rest Area (limited info)
Welcome Centers on I-75 in Florida
Welcome centers sit close to the state line and are usually the best-equipped stops on the route: staff during the day, maps and travel information, and restrooms around the clock. On I-75 in Florida: Joseph O. Striska Official Florida Welcome Center.
Joseph O. Striska Official Florida Welcome Center
I-75 southbound · Exit 467 · Restrooms · Truck parking
Truck Stops and Weigh Stations on I-75 in Florida
Along I-75 in Florida we list 23 truck stops and 11 weigh stations. Truck stops add fuel, food and showers that most rest areas don’t have.
- Charlotte County Truck Stop Northbound · Exit 161
- Flying J near San Antonio · Exit 285
- I-75 Truck Stop near Ocala · Exit 354
- I-75 Truck Stop near Ridge Manor · Exit 301
- I-75 Truck Stop near Sumterville · Exit 321
- Love's near Ocala · Exit 358
Can You Sleep at I-75 Rest Areas in Florida?
Limit: 3 h
Stays are limited to 3 hours; commercial drivers on hours-of-service rest may stay up to 10 hours. Camping is prohibited.
Source: Fla. Admin. Code r. 14-28.002
Rules in all states →Driving I-75 Through Florida
Rest areas on a divided interstate like I-75 usually serve one direction only, and crossing the median is never allowed. Check the list for your direction before you count on the next stop – especially before the 134-mile stretch southbound after Hillsborough County Rest Area Southbound. Any rest area can close for construction; each stop’s page shows the latest information we have.
Continuing on I-75? I-75 in Georgia pick up where this page ends. See all rest areas on I-75 across 6 states, or every rest area in Florida on all highways.
I-75 Rest Areas in Florida: FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-75 in Florida?
We list 19 rest stops on I-75 in Florida: 10 northbound and 9 southbound, including 1 welcome center.
How far apart are the rest stops on I-75 in Florida?
About 42 miles on average in the same direction; the longest gap is about 134 miles southbound. The list above shows the distance to the next stop for each one.
Is there a welcome center on I-75 in Florida?
Yes – Joseph O. Striska Official Florida Welcome Center. Welcome centers usually have staff during the day, maps and travel information, plus restrooms around the clock.
Are I-75 rest areas in Florida open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas in Florida are open around the clock, but any rest area can close for construction or maintenance, and welcome center visitor desks are usually staffed only during the day. Each stop’s page shows the hours and closures we know of.
Can you sleep at I-75 rest areas in Florida?
Stays are limited to 3 hours; commercial drivers on hours-of-service rest may stay up to 10 hours. Camping is prohibited. (Source: Fla. Admin. Code r. 14-28.002.) Posted signs at each rest area always take priority.
Do I-75 rest areas in Florida have truck parking?
9 rest stops on I-75 in Florida have truck parking in our data. Spaces fill up early in the evening, so plan a backup – there are 23 truck stops along I-75 in Florida.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All I-75 rest areas