Granville County Rest Area Northbound – I-85
On I-85 northbound near Oxford in Granville County, North Carolina, Granville County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 18 spaces. The next northbound stop is Bracey Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Northbound, about 34 mi ahead (straight line).
Next rest stop on I-85 Northbound
Bracey Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Northboundabout 34 mi ahead (straight line) · Virginia · Mile marker 0.5Previous northbound stop: Alamance County Rest Area – Northbound · 60 mi back by the mile markers
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading north on I-85 near Oxford, North Carolina, can take a break at the Granville County Rest Area. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the North Carolina Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-85, near Oxford in Granville County. The recorded position is around mile marker 199. Once you pass exit 191 northbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 202, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Granville County Rest Area – Southbound, on the other side of the highway.
The next northbound stop on I-85 is Bracey Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Northbound in Virginia, about 34 miles away in a straight line.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 18 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
How long can you stay?
North Carolina publishes no rest area stay limit, but under state law a vehicle left on a highway right-of-way, including rest areas, for 24 hours or more may be removed and stored by a law-enforcement officer. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: N.C.G.S. § 20-161(e) (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 36.236801, -78.639133. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-85 Northbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 85 near Oxford. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms and drinking water?
Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
North Carolina publishes no rest area stay limit, but under state law a vehicle left on a highway right-of-way, including rest areas, for 24 hours or more may be removed and stored by a law-enforcement officer. Posted signs on site apply.
What is the next stop on I-85?
Bracey Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Northbound, about 34 miles ahead in a straight line, in Virginia.