St. Johns County Rest Area Southbound – I-95

On I-95 southbound near Vermont Heights in St. Johns County, Florida, St. Johns County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 16 spaces. The next southbound stop is Brevard County Rest Area (Mims) – Southbound, 75 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-95 Southbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 75 miles southbound on I-95. Plan a break here if you need one.

Brevard County Rest Area (Mims) – Southbound75 mi ahead by the mile markers · Florida · Mile marker 227

Previous southbound stop: Saint Johns 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 parking16Reported 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

Drivers heading south on I-95 near Vermont Heights, Florida, can take a break at the St. Johns County Rest Area. Closures are announced by the Florida Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-95, near Vermont Heights in St. Johns County. The recorded position is around mile marker 302. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 305 and before exit 298. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Heading the other way? Use St. Johns County Rest Area – Northbound (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-95, Brevard County Rest Area (Mims) – Southbound follows after roughly 75 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 16 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (Florida DOT).

Time limits and overnight parking

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

29.715600, -81.334900

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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 Vermont Heights. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

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

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?

Brevard County Rest Area (Mims) – Southbound, about 75 miles further along I-95 by the official mile markers.