Johnston County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

Johnston County Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 eastbound near Benson in Johnston County, North Carolina. Reported truck parking: 15 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

Previous and next stop (Eastbound)

Previous: Davie County Rest Area ≈ 148 mi along I-40

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-40.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking15Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 40 eastbound near Benson, the Johnston County Rest Area gives travelers in North Carolina a place to stop. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-40 near Benson in Johnston County. The recorded position is around mile marker 325.

Heading the other way? Use Johnston County Rest Area (westbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 15 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.435764, -78.533499. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Benson. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.