204 service plazas · 11 toll roads · updated October 2026
Service Plazas & Travel Plazas on US Toll Roads
Fuel, food and restrooms without leaving the turnpike. Find the next service plaza on your route, in your direction of travel.
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On toll roads, rest stops look different. Instead of a simple rest area you’ll find service plazas – also called service areas or travel plazas – built right into the highway, with gas, a food court, restrooms and parking for cars, trucks and RVs. This page lists all 204 service plazas we track, grouped by toll road and state.
Searching for a service area near me or a travel plaza near me? Tap the button above: we show the closest service plazas on the map, which side of the road each one serves, and how far away it is.
Service Plazas by Toll Road
The biggest toll roads have their own page with every service area in order of travel, the side of the road, amenities and truck parking; the others are listed on their state page.
| Toll road | State | Operator | Service plazas |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | NJ | New Jersey Turnpike Authority | 12 |
| Garden State Parkway | NJ | New Jersey Turnpike Authority | 8 |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | PA | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | 15 |
| New York State Thruway | NY | New York State Thruway Authority | 24 |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | MA | MassDOT | 11 |
| Ohio Turnpike | OH | Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission | 14 |
| Indiana Toll Road | IN | Indiana Toll Road Concession Co. | 8 |
| Illinois Tollway | IL | Illinois Tollway | 9 |
| Maine Turnpike | ME | Maine Turnpike Authority | 4 |
| Kansas Turnpike | KS | Kansas Turnpike Authority | 6 |
| I-95 (JFK Memorial Highway) | MD | Maryland Transportation Authority | 2 |
What Is a Service Plaza?
A service plaza is a rest stop on a toll road that also sells fuel and food. It’s owned by the toll road authority and usually run by private companies under contract, so you’ll see familiar gas and restaurant brands. You reach it straight from the highway – no exit, no extra toll.
The names vary by road: the New Jersey Turnpike has service areas, Pennsylvania and Ohio have service plazas, Illinois calls its plazas oases. “Travel plaza” is also used for some interstate plazas, like Maryland House on I-95, and by private truck stop chains – those sit off an exit and are listed under truck stops.
Service areas are spaced along the road, often 30 to 60 miles apart, and many are built in pairs – one for each direction of travel.
What You’ll Find at Most Service Areas
Facilities differ from plaza to plaza, so check each service area’s page before you count on a shower or a specific restaurant.
Fuel
Gas and diesel at almost every plaza, open 24 hours.
Food
Food courts with fast-food chains and coffee; some close late at night.
Restrooms
Open around the clock, usually inside the main building.
EV charging
Fast chargers at a growing number of plazas – see each page.
Truck & RV parking
Separate lots; spaces fill up in the evening on busy corridors.
Travel info
Traffic updates, maps and often a convenience store.
Tips for Stopping at Turnpike Service Plazas
- Know the gap. On long toll roads the next service plaza can be 40 miles or more away, and you can’t leave the road to look for a gas station without paying a toll. Check the distance before your tank or your patience runs low.
- Check the side of the road. Some service areas serve only one direction. Our lists show which side each plaza is on, so you don’t plan a stop you can’t reach.
- Expect crowds at peak times. Summer weekends and holidays bring long lines at food courts and full parking lots, especially on the Northeast corridor.
- Trucks: plan your break early. Truck lots at service plazas near big cities are often full by early evening. Keep a second option in mind.
Service Plazas by State
Only states with service plazas in our data are listed. Each state page shows them together with its rest areas.
- Arizona1
- Arkansas2
- California4
- Connecticut13
- Florida8
- Illinois9
- Indiana10
- Kansas8
- Kentucky1
- Louisiana4
- Maine5
- Maryland2
- Massachusetts16
- Minnesota1
- Missouri2
- Montana1
- New Hampshire2
- New Jersey23
- New Mexico1
- New York25
- Ohio14
- Oklahoma11
- Oregon1
- Pennsylvania28
- South Dakota1
- Tennessee1
- Texas5
- Utah2
- Washington1
- West Virginia1
- Wisconsin1
Service Plaza FAQ
How do I find a service plaza near me?
Tap Service plazas near me. We show the nearest service plazas on the map, with the road, the side of the highway and the distance.
Are service plazas open 24 hours?
Restrooms and fuel at turnpike service plazas are generally open 24 hours. Restaurants often keep shorter hours, and a plaza can close for renovation – each plaza’s page shows the hours we know of.
Do service plazas have truck parking?
Most do, in a separate truck lot. Spaces are limited and fill up in the evening, especially near cities. Each plaza’s page shows the number of truck spaces where it is known.
Can you get off the turnpike at a service plaza?
Usually not. Service plazas sit inside the toll system and connect only to the highway. Service roads behind them are for staff and deliveries.
What’s the difference between a service area and a travel plaza?
On toll roads, the terms mean the same thing: a plaza with fuel, food and restrooms right on the highway. Private chains also use “travel plaza” or “travel center” for truck stops off an exit.
Are service plazas the same as rest areas?
No. Rest areas are run by state DOTs, usually without fuel or food. Service plazas sell fuel and food and are mostly found on toll roads.