Rest Areas on I-87
Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza on I-87, in order, for both directions – with exits and the distance to the next stop.
This page lists all 24 rest stops on I-87 we know of in New York – 18 rest areas, 1 welcome center and 5 service plazas. Interstate 87 rest areas are listed by direction of travel, so you only see the stops on your side of the highway.
On average, rest stops on I-87 in the same direction are about 22 miles apart. The longest stretch without a stop is about 47 miles southbound, between I-87 Southbound Rest Area near West Glens Falls and I-87 Southbound Rest Area near Bethlehem Center. Pick your direction below to see every stop in order, with exits and the distance to the next one.
I-87 Rest Stops in Order of Travel
I-87 northbound rest areas are listed south to north; I-87 southbound rest areas in the opposite order. Rest areas on a divided interstate usually serve one direction only, so the list changes when you switch.
- Welcome to New York↓ 32 mi
- ↓ 38 mi
- ↓ 23.4 mi
- ↓ 31 mi
- ↓ 27.8 mi
- ↓ 19.4 mi
- I-87 Northbound Rest Area near Bolton (limited info)Exit 24 · Bolton · NY↓ 16.9 mi
- I-87 Northbound Rest Area near Schroon Lake (limited info)Exit 27 · Schroon Lake · NY↓ 16.1 mi
- ↓ 12 mi
- I-87 Northbound Rest Area near Elizabethtown (limited info)Exit 31 · Elizabethtown · NY↓ 8.6 mi
- I-87 Northbound Rest Area near Lewis (limited info)Exit 32 · Lewis · NY↓ 22.4 mi
- I-87 Northbound Rest Area near Peru (limited info)Exit 35 · Peru · NY↓ 14.1 mi
- I-87 Northbound Rest Area near Beekmantown (limited info)Exit 40 · Beekmantown · NY
- Welcome to New YorkI-87 Southbound Rest Area near Beekmantown (limited info)Exit 40 · Beekmantown · NY↓ 14 mi
- I-87 Southbound Rest Area near Peru (limited info)Exit 35 · Peru · NY↓ 22.7 mi
- I-87 Southbound Rest Area near Lewis (limited info)Exit 32 · Lewis · NY↓ 20.1 mi
- ↓ 16.2 mi
- I-87 Southbound Rest Area near Schroon Lake (limited info)Exit 27 · Schroon Lake · NY↓ 15.3 mi
- I-87 Southbound Rest Area near Bolton Landing (limited info)Exit 24 · Bolton Landing · NY↓ 21 mi
- ↓ 47.2 mi
- I-87 Southbound Rest Area near Bethlehem Center (limited info)Exit 23 · Bethlehem Center · NY↓ 0.1 mi
- Rest Area I-87 (South Bound) (limited info)Exit 23 · Bethlehem Center · NY↓ 41.5 mi
- ↓ 30 mi
I-87 Rest Areas by State
Open a state to see its I-87 rest areas together with all other rest stops, welcome centers and weigh stations there.
| State | Rest stops | Avg. gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | 22 mi | I-87 in New York → |
The Longest Gaps on I-87
1. 47 mi southbound
I-87 Southbound Rest Area near West Glens Falls → I-87 Southbound Rest Area near Bethlehem Center
2. 42 mi southbound
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound) → Ulster Travel Plaza
3. 38 mi northbound
Plattkill Service Area → Malden Service Area
4. 32 mi northbound
Sloatsburg Service Area → Plattkill Service Area
5. 31 mi northbound
I-87 Northbound Rest Area near New Baltimore → Clifton Park Rest Area
Straight-line distances between consecutive stops in the same direction.
I-87 Rest Area FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-87?
We list 24 rest stops on I-87: 13 northbound and 11 southbound.
How far apart are rest stops on I-87?
About 22 miles on average in the same direction (by mile marker where known), but it varies a lot by state. The stop list above shows the distance to the next stop for every entry.
Where is the longest stretch without a rest area on I-87?
Southbound between I-87 Southbound Rest Area near West Glens Falls (New York) and I-87 Southbound Rest Area near Bethlehem Center (New York) – about 47 miles. Plan a break before you enter this stretch.
Are I 87 rest stops open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, but some close overnight or seasonally, and any stop can close for construction. Opening hours and closures are shown on each stop’s page.
Are there service plazas on I-87?
Yes – Malden Service Area, Modena Travel Plaza, Plattkill Service Area and Sloatsburg Service Area and others. Service plazas have fuel and food; regular rest areas usually don’t.
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