I-95 Rest Areas in Virginia
Every rest stop on I-95 in Virginia, in order of travel for both directions – with exits, amenities and the distance to the next stop.
There are 9 rest stops on I-95 in Virginia in our data – 7 rest areas, 2 welcome centers. Below, the I-95 rest areas in Virginia are listed in order of travel for each direction – 5 northbound and 4 southbound, so you only see the rest stops on your side of the highway.
I-95 enters Virginia from North Carolina and continues into Maryland. Within Virginia, rest stops in the same direction are about 29 miles apart on average. The longest stretch without a rest stop in Virginia is about 71 miles northbound, between Carson Safety Rest Area and Ladysmith Safety Rest Area North.
2 rest stops on I-95 in Virginia have truck parking. We also list 10 truck stops along I-95 in Virginia.
I-95 Rest Stops in Virginia 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-95 rest stop in Virginia in the same direction.
- Greenville Safety Rest Area North & Welcome CenterMM 1 · Gaston · Welcome centerRestrooms · Pet area↓ 36 mi
- ↓ 71 mi without a rest area
- ↓ 47 mi
- ↓ 1.9 mi
- ↓ 1.8 mi
- ↓ 24 mi
- ↓ 24 mi
Welcome Centers on I-95 in Virginia
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-95 in Virginia: Fredericksburg Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center and Greenville Safety Rest Area North & Welcome Center.
Fredericksburg Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center
I-95 southbound · Exit 130B · Restrooms · Picnic area · Pet area
Greenville Safety Rest Area North & Welcome Center
I-95 northbound · Restrooms · Pet area
Truck Stops and Weigh Stations on I-95 in Virginia
Along I-95 in Virginia we list 10 truck stops. Truck stops add fuel, food and showers that most rest areas don’t have.
- Davis Travel Centers - Stony Creek · Exit 33
- Exxon near Emporia · Exit 8
- Flying J Travel Center near Ruther Glen · Exit 104
- Flying J Travel Center near Ruther Glen · Exit 104
- Love's Travel Stop near Emporia · Exit 4
- Pilot Travel Center near Emporia (Exit 11B) · Exit 11B
Can You Sleep at I-95 Rest Areas in Virginia?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for Virginia rest areas in an official source yet. Time limits and “no overnight parking” rules are posted at each rest area – and the sign always wins.
Rules in all states →Driving I-95 Through Virginia
Rest areas on a divided interstate like I-95 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 71-mile stretch northbound after Carson Safety Rest Area. Any rest area can close for construction; each stop’s page shows the latest information we have.
Continuing on I-95? I-95 in North Carolina and I-95 in Maryland pick up where this page ends. See all rest areas on I-95 across 13 states, or every rest area in Virginia on all highways.
I-95 Rest Areas in Virginia: FAQ
How many rest areas are on I-95 in Virginia?
We list 9 rest stops on I-95 in Virginia: 5 northbound and 4 southbound, including 2 welcome centers.
How far apart are the rest stops on I-95 in Virginia?
About 29 miles on average in the same direction; the longest gap is about 71 miles northbound. The list above shows the distance to the next stop for each one.
Is there a welcome center on I-95 in Virginia?
Yes – Fredericksburg Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center and Greenville Safety Rest Area North & Welcome Center. Welcome centers usually have staff during the day, maps and travel information, plus restrooms around the clock.
Are I-95 rest areas in Virginia open 24 hours?
Most interstate rest areas in Virginia 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-95 rest areas in Virginia?
We haven’t found a statewide time limit for Virginia rest areas in an official source. Follow the signs posted at each rest area – they always take priority.
Do I-95 rest areas in Virginia have truck parking?
2 rest stops on I-95 in Virginia have truck parking in our data. Spaces fill up early in the evening, so plan a backup – there are 10 truck stops along I-95 in Virginia.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 · Report an issue · All I-95 rest areas