Owego Rest Area Westbound – NY-17

Owego Rest Area is a rest area on NY-17 westbound near Nichols in Tioga County, New York. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces, plus 31 car spaces. The next westbound stop is Kanona Rest Area, about 52 miles further along NY-17.

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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

Previous and next stop (Westbound)

Previous: East Branch Rest Area ≈ 96 mi along NY-17Next: Kanona Rest Area ≈ 52 mi along NY-17

Order and distance from the official mile markers on NY-17.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking31Reported spaces
Truck parking13Reported 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✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On State Route 17 westbound near Nichols, the Owego Rest Area gives travelers in New York a place to stop. 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

The rest area sits on the westbound side of NY-17 near Nichols in Tioga County. It is listed near mile marker 199.

Further along NY-17, Kanona Rest Area follows after roughly 52 miles.

Parking and amenities

There are 31 car spaces and 13 truck spaces according to the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

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

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.086537, -76.279781. 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 NY-17 is this rest area on?

It serves westbound traffic on State Route 17 near Nichols.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 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.

Can I stop here at night?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

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.

What is the next stop on NY-17?

Kanona Rest Area, about 52 miles further along NY-17 by the official mile markers.