Broome Gateway Rest Area Northbound – I-81

I-81 northbound travelers near Kirkwood in Broome County, New York, can pull in at Broome Gateway Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 16 spaces, plus 76 car spaces.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Car parking76Reported spaces
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✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ EV charging✓ Playground✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Broome Gateway Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-81 near Kirkwood in New York. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the New York Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-81, near Kirkwood in Broome County.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 76 spaces for cars and 16 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • EV charging
  • Playground
  • Visitor information

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

How long can you stay?

At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.020349, -75.780520. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-81 is this welcome center on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Kirkwood.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 16 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

How long can I park here?

At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.