Pasco County Rest Area Southbound – I-75

Pasco County Rest Area is a rest area on I-75 southbound near Wesley Chapel in Pasco County, Florida. Reported truck parking: 51 spaces. The next southbound stop is Hillsborough County Rest Area – Southbound, 40 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-75 Southbound

Hillsborough County Rest Area – Southbound40 mi ahead by the mile markers · Florida · Mile marker 238

Previous southbound stop: Sumter County Rest Area – Southbound · 29 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking51Reported 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✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 75 southbound near Wesley Chapel, the Pasco County Rest Area gives travelers in Florida a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Florida Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-75, near Wesley Chapel in Pasco County. It is listed near mile marker 278. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 279 and before exit 275. 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 northbound facility, Pasco County Rest Area – Northbound, on the other side of the highway.

If you would rather drive on, Hillsborough County Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 40 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 51 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (Florida DOT).

How long can you stay?

In Florida, parking at rest areas and welcome centers is limited to 3 hours, or up to 10 hours for commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules. Camping is prohibited. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: Fla. Admin. Code 14-28.002 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

28.216400, -82.368500

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-75 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 75 near Wesley Chapel. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Can I stop here at night?

Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by Florida DOT.

Is there a pet area?

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

What is the next stop on I-75?

Hillsborough County Rest Area – Southbound, about 40 miles further along I-75 by the official mile markers.