New Kent Safety Rest Area East/Welcome Center Eastbound – I-64
I-64 eastbound travelers near New Kent in New Kent County, Virginia, can pull in at New Kent Safety Rest Area East/Welcome Center. Reported truck parking: 70 spaces.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this welcome center
New Kent Safety Rest Area East/Welcome Center is a stop for eastbound travelers on I-64 near New Kent in Virginia. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Virginia Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
This is the eastbound facility on I-64, near New Kent in New Kent County. It is listed near mile marker 213.
The westbound lanes have their own facility, New Kent Safety Rest Area West; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 70 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
- Accessible facilities
- Picnic tables
- Vending machines
- Playground
- Visitor information
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Time limits and overnight parking
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Signs posted at the welcome center take precedence. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 37.496926, -77.043765. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-64 is this welcome center on?
It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 64 near New Kent. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 70 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?
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs on site apply.