New Market Safety Rest Area South Southbound – I-81
New Market Safety Rest Area South is a rest area on I-81 southbound near New Market in Rockingham County, Virginia. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces. The next southbound stop is Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South, about 30 miles further along I-81.
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, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 81 southbound near New Market, the New Market Safety Rest Area South gives travelers in Virginia a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Virginia Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-81, near New Market in Rockingham County. The recorded position is around mile marker 262.
Heading the other way? Use New Market Safety Rest Area North (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Further along I-81, Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South follows after roughly 30 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 7 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
- Vending machines
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
How long can you stay?
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 38.616814, -78.705737. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-81 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 81 near New Market. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 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.
Where is the next rest stop?
Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South, about 30 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.