I-85 exits in Virginia

Q: How many exits does I-85 have in Virginia?

I-85 has 19 numbered exits in Virginia, running a north–south from milepost 4 to milepost 69.

Q: How many rest areas are on I-85 in Virginia?

There are 3 rest stops on I-85 in Virginia — 2 official rest areas plus 1 travel plazas and service stops. See the full list with mileposts on our rest areas page.

Q: What's the best exit to stop at on I-85 in Virginia?

Exit 63A is the strongest all-around stop, with 20 places to eat and 8 gas stations. See our full ranking of the best stops on I-85 in Virginia.

Every exit on I-85 through Virginia (a north–south run from milepost 4 to 69), with what's actually there — pulled from the same database that powers the Pit Stop app.

19exits

229places to eat

119gas stations

80hotels

68sights

3rest stops

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Worth the stop ♥

Farmers' Bank Museum — Exit 51, 0.8 mi off the exit
Petersburg National Battlefield Park — Exit 69, 1.6 mi off the exit

Exit-by-exit guide

Exit	Destinations	Gas	Food	Hotels	Sights
Exit 4	Bracey;Lake Gaston	Shell, BP, Exxon +2	El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant, Quiznos, Quiznos +11	Motel 6 Bracey- Va – I-85, Motels Inc, Lake Gaston Inn	Watchable Wildlife Platform, Joseph S. J. Tanner Environmental Education Center
Exit 12A	Emporia;Norfolk	Exxon, Exxon & Mobil Stations, Murphy USA +7	Denny's, Glass House Grill, Hunt Brothers Pizza +21	Hampton, Choice Hotels, Super 8 Motel +9	South Hill Doll and Train Museum, Tobacco Farm Life Museum Of Virginia
Exit 12B	South Hill;Chase City	Exxon, Shell, Raceway +8	Denny's, Yummy Buffet, Starbucks +26	Super 8 Motel, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Days Inn by Wyndham South Hill +11	Model Railroad / Doll Museum / Chamber of Commerce, South Hill Tobacco Museum, South Hill Doll and Train Museum +2
Exit 15	South HillTravel centerOpen 24h	Love's	Fiesta Mexico, El Arriero, El Saucito Mexican Restaurant +3	Greenwood Inn, Americas Best Value Inn South Hill, Econo Lodge +1	South Hill Doll and Train Museum, Tobacco Farm Life Museum Of Virginia
Exit 24	Meredithville	—	—	—	—
Exit 27	Lawrenceville;Blackstone	Alberta food barn, Exxon, Exxon	—	—	—
Exit 28	Alberta	Alberta food barn, Exxon	—	Alberta Bed & Breakfast	Brunswick County Museum
Exit 34	Warfield	Jenkins Mini Mart, Exxon	—	—	—
Exit 39	RawlingsOpen 24h	Ta Express, AMBest Gas Station, Nottoway Restaurant +1	Little Caesars, Subway, Dunkin'	Economy Inn	—
Exit 42	McKenney	Exxon, Quick Mart, Exxon +2	Little Buddy's BBQ, Dairy Freeze, Little Italy	Economy Inn	—
Exit 48	Dewitt	—	—	—	Dinwiddie County Historic Society
Exit 51		Marathon Food Mart- Upton Ky, Quarles Petroleum, Sunoco +13	Jade Garden, Don Jose Restaurant Tacos & Pastas, Krispy Krunchy Chicken +26	Best Inn & Suite, Oyo Hotel Petersburg Va - Fort Lee, King Motel +13	Farmers' Bank Museum, Swaders Sports Park, Centre Hill Mansion-Museum +11
Exit 53	DinwiddieOpen 24h	Food Barn, Exxon, BP +1	Moes Diner, Fats Bar-B-Q & Grill, Bishop's BBQ +4	—	Dinwiddie County Historic Society
Exit 61	Blackstone	Shell, Amoco, Thrift Mart Truck Plaza +4	Huddle House - Permanently Closed, Something Tropical, Asian American Express +12	Holiday Inn	The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Historical Education Center, Battlefield Center +1
Exit 63A	Open 24h	Exxon, Thrift Mart Truck Plaza, bp +5	a plus nutrition, McDonald's, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant +17	Holiday Inn Express & Suites	Education Center, Ettrick Community Center
Exit 63B		Exxon, Exxon & Mobil Stations, Thrift Mart Truck Plaza +7	Hardee's, KFC, Taco Bell +17	Holiday Inn	Education Center, Ettrick Community Center, Siege Museum +3
Exit 65	Squirrel Level Road	bp America, Valero, BP +3	God's Way Cafe, Kin's Wok Restaurant, Lucky pizza +13	Serviam Guest House, Strawberry Hill - Inn & Event Venue, Holiday Inn +2	Siege Museum, Centre Hill Mansion Museum, Historic Farmers Bank Museum +5
Exit 68	Rocky Mount NC;Norfolk	Liberty Mart Liberty Gas, Valero, Marathon +11	NuVegan Cafe Petersburg, Sōshel Bistro, Tortilleria Mixteca +23	Flagship Inn, Serviam Guest House, King Motel +7	Centre Hill Mansion Museum, Historic Farmers Bank Museum, Siege Museum +5
Exit 69	Wythe Street;Washigton Street;Historic Old Towne Petersburg	Valero, Marathon, Marathon Food Mart- Upton Ky +8	Sōshel Bistro, Tortilleria Mixteca, Jade Garden +14	King Motel, Serviam Guest House, Super 8 Petersburg/Hopewell Area +7	Petersburg National Battlefield Park, Quartermaster Museum, Womens Museum +9

Quick answers

How many exits does I-85 have in Virginia?

I-85 has 19 numbered exits in Virginia, running a north–south from milepost 4 to milepost 69.

How many rest areas are on I-85 in Virginia?

There are 3 rest stops on I-85 in Virginia — 2 official rest areas plus 1 travel plazas and service stops. Full list with mileposts →

What's the best exit to stop at on I-85 in Virginia?

Exit 63A is the strongest all-around stop, with 20 places to eat and 8 gas stations. See the full ranking →

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