Brevard County Rest Area (Palm Bay) Southbound – I-95

On I-95 southbound near Grant Valkaria in Brevard County, Florida, Brevard County Rest Area (Palm Bay) offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 67 spaces. The next southbound stop is St. Lucie County Rest Area – Southbound, 35 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-95 Southbound

St. Lucie County Rest Area – Southbound35 mi ahead by the mile markers · Florida · Mile marker 133

Previous southbound stop: Brevard County Rest Area (Mims) – Southbound · 59 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 parking67Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading south on I-95 near Grant Valkaria, Florida, can take a break at the Brevard County Rest Area (Palm Bay). For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Florida Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-95 near Grant Valkaria in Brevard County. The recorded position is around mile marker 168. Once you pass exit 173 southbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 166, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

The northbound lanes have their own facility, Brevard County Rest Area (Palm Bay) – Northbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Further along I-95, St. Lucie County Rest Area – Southbound follows after roughly 35 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 67 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • 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. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: Fla. Admin. Code 14-28.002 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

27.948100, -80.608900

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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 Grant Valkaria. 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?

St. Lucie County Rest Area – Southbound, about 35 miles further along I-95 by the official mile markers.