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Rest areas on I-81 in New York

All 9 rest areas and service stops on I-81 through New York, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

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8official rest areas

~21 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 7.5	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 6 and Exit 8	map
Mile 11.1	DeWitt Travel PlazaTravel services	between Exit 11B and Exit 12	map
Mile 36	Whitney Point Rest AreaRest area	between Exit 35 and Exit 38	map
Mile 61.3	PrebleRest area	between Exit 56 and Exit 63	map
Mile 136.8	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 136 and Exit 138	map
Mile 150.2	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 149 and Exit 151	map
Mile 152.8	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 151 and Exit 156	map
Mile 163.8	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 161 and Exit 172	map
Mile 170	Rest areaRest area	between Exit 161 and Exit 172	map

Quick answers

How many rest areas are on I-81 in New York?

I-81 has 9 rest stops in New York: 8 official rest areas plus 1 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 185 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-81 in New York?

On average a rest stop comes up every 21 miles on I-81 in New York, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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