Merrimac Rest Area Southbound – I-495
Looking for a break on I-495 southbound near Merrimac in Essex County, Massachusetts? Merrimac Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces, plus 12 car spaces. The next southbound stop is Chelmsford Rest Area – Southbound, 27 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-495 Southbound
Chelmsford Rest Area – Southbound27 mi ahead by the mile markers · Massachusetts · Mile marker 87Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Merrimac Rest Area serves southbound traffic on Interstate 495 near Merrimac, Massachusetts. Closures are announced by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
This is the southbound facility on I-495, near Merrimac in Essex County. The recorded position is around mile marker 114. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 115 and before exit 111. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
If you would rather drive on, Chelmsford Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 27 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
There are 12 car spaces and 7 truck spaces according to the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Opening hours
Listed opening hours: daily, 6 AM to 8 PM.
Time limits and overnight parking
Massachusetts sets no statewide number: you may not park longer than the limit posted at each rest area. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 720 CMR 9.03 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
42.823349, -71.013087
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-495 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 495 near Merrimac.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-495?
Chelmsford Rest Area – Southbound, about 27 miles further along I-495 by the official mile markers.