Deepwater Rest Area Northbound – I-295
Deepwater Rest Area is a rest area on I-295 northbound in New Jersey.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsFacilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 295 northbound, the Deepwater Rest Area gives travelers in New Jersey a place to stop. 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 northbound lanes of I-295. You will find it at exit 2C. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.
Opening hours
Listed opening hours: daily, 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM (OpenStreetMap).
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. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: NJDOT rest area traffic regulations (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
39.686233, -75.475143
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-295 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 295.