Alberta Safety Rest Area North Northbound – I-85

On I-85 northbound near Alberta in Brunswick County, Virginia, Alberta Safety Rest Area North offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces. The next northbound stop is Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North – Northbound, 23 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-85 Northbound

Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North – Northbound23 mi ahead by the mile markers · Virginia · Mile marker 55

Previous northbound stop: Bracey Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Northbound · 32 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 parking13Reported 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✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, 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 Alberta, Virginia, can take a break at the Alberta Safety Rest Area North. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Virginia Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-85, near Alberta in Brunswick County. The recorded position is around mile marker 32. Northbound, you reach it after exit 28; the next exit after the rest area is exit 34. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

The southbound lanes have their own facility, Alberta Safety Rest Area South – Southbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

If you would rather drive on, Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North – Northbound is the next listed stop, around 23 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 13 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Time limits and overnight parking

Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 36.863142, -77.838313. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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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 Alberta. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 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?

Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs on site apply.

Where is the next rest stop?

Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North – Northbound, about 23 miles further along I-85 by the official mile markers.