Molly Pitcher Rest Area Southbound – I-95

Looking for a break on I-95 southbound near Cranbury in Mercer County, New Jersey? Molly Pitcher Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 80 spaces. The next southbound stop is Richard Stockton Rest Area – Southbound, 13 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-95 Southbound

Richard Stockton Rest Area – Southbound13 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Jersey · Mile marker 58.7

Previous southbound stop: Thomas Edison Rest Area – Southbound · 21 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking80Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ EV charging

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Molly Pitcher Rest Area serves southbound traffic on Interstate 95 near Cranbury, New Jersey. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the New Jersey Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-95, near Cranbury in Mercer County. The recorded position is around mile marker 71.7. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 8A and before exit 7A. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

If you would rather drive on, Richard Stockton Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 13 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 80 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • EV charging

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Parking rules

New Jersey has no statewide rest area time limit. NJDOT sets limits per rest area by traffic regulation, for example a 2-hour limit at the Jugtown Mountain rest area on Route 173. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: NJDOT rest area traffic regulations (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 40.321060, -74.488199. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-95 Southbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 95 near Cranbury.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 80 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

How long can I park here?

New Jersey has no statewide rest area time limit. NJDOT sets limits per rest area by traffic regulation, for example a 2-hour limit at the Jugtown Mountain rest area on Route 173. Posted signs on site apply.

Where is the next rest stop?

Richard Stockton Rest Area – Southbound, about 13 miles further along I-95 by the official mile markers.