New Market Safety Rest Area North Northbound – I-81
On I-81 northbound near New Market in Rockingham County, Virginia, New Market Safety Rest Area North offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 15 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): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading north on I-81 near New Market, Virginia, can take a break at the New Market Safety Rest Area North. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Virginia Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
This is the northbound facility on I-81, near New Market in Rockingham County. It is listed near mile marker 262.
Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, New Market Safety Rest Area South, on the other side of the highway.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Time limits and overnight parking
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 38.614002, -78.705893. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-81 Northbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 81 near New Market. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
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.
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.