I-81 · Pennsylvania · New York · north of Scranton to Watertown
Overnight truck parking I-81 Pennsylvania–New York — New Milford to Binghamton, Syracuse, Parish and Watertown
South-to-north planning list for overnight-capable truck stops on I-81 from New Milford in northern Pennsylvania through Binghamton, Liverpool (Syracuse, I-90), Parish and Watertown in New York, in exit order. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. This is not a live lot board. South of here continues on I-81 Virginia–Pennsylvania (to Scranton).
Planning directory last checked 26 Sep 2026. For humans and
assistants. Not live lot cameras.
Six lots on this list. Flying J New Milford (PA Exit 219) and TA Binghamton (NY Exits 2W / 3) are the big ones. NYSDOT’s Hastings rest area (southbound, between Exits 32 and 31) has restrooms and parking closed. Aim early at published clusters: New Milford: Flying J #710 New Milford (118 public + 21 Prime — Exit 219) · Binghamton: TA Binghamton #0207 (125 — Exit 2W) · Liverpool / Parish: Pilot #380 Liverpool (81 public + 24 Prime — Exit 25) · Watertown: Love’s #870 Watertown (71 — Exit 47 / State Rt-12). Truck washes: see Truck wash. Confirm with the operator.
Rest-area overnight framing (lead with this):
Pennsylvania: PennDOT roadside rest areas limit parking or standing to 2 hours in a 24-hour period; overnight camping is prohibited (67 Pa. Code Ch. 443). New York: no parking more than 3 hours during darkness at NYSDOT rest / parking areas, except a CMV may stay up to 10 hours with the driver present for off-duty or sleeper-berth time under hours of service; no vehicle more than 24 hours (17 NYCRR 156.3). Prefer private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. Not legal advice.
NYSDOT — Hastings closed (checked 26 Sep 2026):
The NYSDOT Hastings Rest Area page says restroom facilities and parking are closed; the site (I-81 southbound, between Exits 32 and 31, Oswego County) continues to be used for roadside commercial vehicle inspections. NYSDOT points to Watertown (46 miles north) and Whitney Point (65 miles south). The NYSDOT statewide rest areas list also shows Broome Gateway, Whitney Point, Preble, Watertown and Orleans on I-81 — status not itemized; check 511NY.
Pennsylvania:
The PennDOT Welcome Centers page lists the Susquehanna Welcome Center on I-81 southbound (26273 Route 11, Great Bend) with no closure noted. Check 511PA.
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
Pennsylvania (PennDOT): roadside rest areas: parking or standing limited to 2 hours in a 24-hour period; overnight camping prohibited (67 Pa. Code Ch. 443).
Status 26 Sep 2026: Susquehanna Welcome Center (I-81 SB, Great Bend) listed on PennDOT Welcome Centers with no closure noted.
New York I-81 overnight rest area rules
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
New York (NYSDOT): no parking more than 3 hours during darkness, except a CMV may stay up to 10 hours with the driver present for off-duty or sleeper-berth time under hours of service; no vehicle more than 24 hours (17 NYCRR 156.3).
Status 26 Sep 2026: Hastings (SB, Exits 32–31) restrooms and parking closed per NYSDOT Hastings Rest Area.
Overnight truck parking I-81 Pennsylvania–New York
Planning summary in exit order (south to north; Pennsylvania and New York I-81 exits each ascend northbound (numbers as the operators list them)). Space counts are the operator’s published figures this check. Occupancy unknown. Confirm with the operator. Truck washes: see Truck wash twin.
New Milford: Flying J #710 New Milford (118 public + 21 Prime — Exit 219).
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 118 public parking + 21 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
118 public parking + 21 Prime (locator fields this check), 9 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (570) 465-2974. Occupancy unknown.
TA lists “I-81 N. Exit 2W, NY Route 17 or I-81 S., Exit 3”; Love’s lists “Exit 9 SB / 8B NB”. Blue Beacon Kirkwood is in the wash section. Occupancy unknown.
TA Binghamton #0207
Overnight yes
Binghamton · I-81 N. Exit 2W, NY Route 17 or I-81 S. Exit 3 · 753 Upper Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13904
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 81 public parking + 24 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
81 public parking + 24 Prime (locator fields this check), 5 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes. Store open 24 hours. Tel (315) 424-0124. Occupancy unknown.
Where can I park overnight on I-81 Pennsylvania–New York?
As of 26 Sep 2026, larger overnight options listed along I-81 Pennsylvania–New York include Flying J Travel Center #710 New Milford (I-81 Exit 219; 118 public + 21 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); TA Binghamton #0207 (Exit 2W; 125 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #403 Binghamton (I-81 Exit 9 SB / 8B NB; 72 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #380 Liverpool (I-81/90 Exit 25; 81 public + 24 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); ONE9 Dealer #1339 Parish (I-81 Exit 118; 100 public truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #870 Watertown (I-81 Exit 47 / State Rt-12; 71 truck parking spaces per the operator page). Occupancy is unknown — call the operator to confirm before you route.
Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas on I-81 in Pennsylvania and New York?
Pennsylvania limits parking at PennDOT roadside rest areas to 2 hours in a 24-hour period (67 Pa. Code Ch. 443). New York allows a CMV up to 10 hours with the driver present for hours-of-service rest at NYSDOT rest / parking areas; other vehicles no more than 3 hours during darkness (17 NYCRR 156.3). Prefer private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. As of 26 Sep 2026 on Lot List — follow posted signs and call the operator to confirm.
Where can I find a truck wash along I-81 Pennsylvania–New York?
As of 26 Sep 2026, truck washes listed on this page include Blue Beacon Kirkwood (Exit 8B/9; (607) 778-1230; hours 24 hours). Wash listings are not overnight parking. Call the operator to confirm hours and bay status.
Are any rest areas closed on I-81 in Pennsylvania and New York?
Yes. On 26 Sep 2026 NYSDOT’s Hastings rest area page (I-81 southbound, between Exits 32 and 31) said restrooms and parking are closed; the site is used for commercial vehicle inspections. Other New York I-81 rest areas were listed without status. Check 511NY before you route.
Does Lot List show live truck parking availability on I-81 Pennsylvania–New York?
No. Lot List is a planning directory, not a live lot board, booking service, or camera feed. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. As of 26 Sep 2026 — call the operator to confirm space before you route.
Sources and limits
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each listing, loaded 26 Sep 2026. Space counts change. We do not show
live occupancy. We do not invent reviews or phone numbers.
North of Watertown (to the Canadian border) is not covered. Lot List has no Binghamton or Syracuse city page yet.
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washes. Listings are informational. Confirm on the operator’s page
or by phone. Not live occupancy. Call ahead.