Polk County Rest Area Eastbound – I-4

On I-4 eastbound near Polk City in Polk County, Florida, Polk County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 23 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Seminole County Rest Area – Eastbound, 50 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-4 Eastbound

Seminole County Rest Area – Eastbound50 mi ahead by the mile markers · Florida · Mile marker 96

Location map

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

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking23Reported 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 east on I-4 near Polk City, Florida, can take a break at the Polk County Rest Area. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Florida Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-4 near Polk City in Polk County. It is listed near mile marker 46. Once you pass exit 44 eastbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 48, 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 westbound lanes have their own facility, Polk County Rest Area – Westbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Further along I-4, Seminole County Rest Area – Eastbound follows after roughly 50 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 23 truck parking spaces.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • 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).

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: Fla. Admin. Code 14-28.002 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

28.169100, -81.771500

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-4 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 4 near Polk City. The westbound 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?

Seminole County Rest Area – Eastbound, about 50 miles further along I-4 by the official mile markers.