Modena Service Area Southbound – I-87

On I-87 southbound in New York, Modena Service Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 22 spaces. The next southbound stop is Ramapo Rest Area – Southbound, about 35 mi ahead (estimated).

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Next rest stop on I-87 Southbound

Ramapo Rest Area – Southboundabout 35 mi ahead (estimated) · New York · After exit 16

Previous southbound stop: Ulster Service Area – Southbound · about 35 mi back (estimated)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking22Reported 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✓ Pet area✓ Wi-Fi✓ Playground

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this service plaza

Drivers heading south on I-87 in New York can take a break at the Modena Service Area. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the New York Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-87. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 18 and before exit 17. You do not take an exit to get there: the service plaza has its own ramp, signed "Service Plaza" in advance.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Plattekill Service Area – Northbound, on the other side of the highway.

The next southbound stop on I-87 is Ramapo Rest Area – Southbound, about 35 miles ahead by road (estimated).

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 22 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Pet area
  • Wi-Fi
  • Playground

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

The service plaza is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (New York State Thruway Authority).

Coordinates

41.594000, -74.087500

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Frequently asked questions

Is this service plaza on I-87 Southbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 87. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Is this service plaza open 24 hours?

Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by New York State Thruway Authority.

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

Where is the next rest stop?

Ramapo Rest Area – Southbound, about 35 miles ahead by road (estimated).