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Rest areas on I-85 in Virginia

All 3 rest areas and service stops on I-85 through Virginia, in milepost order — with the exits on either side so you know exactly how far the next break is.

3rest stops

2official rest areas

~22 miaverage gap

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Milepost	Name	Location
Mile 4	Rest areaTravel services	between Exit 4 and Exit 12A	map
Mile 49.1	Dinwiddie Rest Area NorthRest area	between Exit 48 and Exit 51	map
Mile 49.1	Dinwiddie Rest Area SouthRest area	between Exit 48 and Exit 51	map

Quick answers

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

I-85 has 3 rest stops in Virginia: 2 official rest areas plus 1 travel plazas and service stops, spread over roughly 65 miles.

How far apart are the rest stops on I-85 in Virginia?

On average a rest stop comes up every 22 miles on I-85 in Virginia, though gaps vary — check the milepost list to plan your break.

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