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Rest areas on I-26 in North Carolina

All 2 rest areas and service stops on I-26 through North Carolina, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

2rest stops

1official rest areas

~33 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 41.3	I-26 Henderson County Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 40 and Exit 44	map
Mile 44.3	Mountain Energy Truck StopTravel services	between Exit 44 and Exit 49A	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-26 in North Carolina?

I-26 has 2 rest stops in North Carolina: 1 official rest areas plus 1 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 66 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-26 in North Carolina?

On average a rest stop comes up every 33 miles on I-26 in North Carolina, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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