When you have to stop you have to stop so it's comforting to know that a 24 hour rest stop is…read moresprinkled every 43 minutes or so down I 95. I prefer the food court style rest area of the turnpike but these work too in a pinch. When you enter the rest stop cars go to the front and trucks to the back. This rest stop is located northbound in Brevard County at mile marker 168 in Grant-Valkaria, Florida. It is typical of the kind you find on I-95. You have clean bathrooms, covered picnic tables, and vending machines. People who need to walk their dogs can do so in a designated area. I do enjoy paying a visit to the vending machines. They now take debit cards instead of just coins and the prices for items are still reasonable. You can get a variety of candy bars, cookies, chips, and pop as well as a hot cup of coffee. This rest stop has plenty of clean bathrooms which is a big plus. Near the rest areas is the usual disturbing bulletin boards featuring missing kids and the poisonous snakes of Florida. While necessary information neither topic gives travelers a comforting feeling. Also by the bathrooms are the travel magazines containing coupons and adds for hotels or attractions. They seem kind of antiquated since you can easily get all of the information off of your smart phone without having to page through a magazine. While I 95 rest stops are basic they get the job done so you can get back on the road quickly and on to better places.

Huge rest area. Bathrooms are hands free and had Tons of toilets including handicap and separate…read morefamily room. Nice and clean too. Security on premises. Loads of parking, big rig spaces in the back. Vending machines. Service pets only (would have been a 5 star rating if pet friendly) Plenty of space to walk around and stretch your legs. Lots of big covered picnic pavilions, perfect for large groups. Power receptacles all about for a good charge. Really nice rest stop.

Pretty straight forward. We stop here to charge. I did get…read morea 100 calorie hold over meal from little shop. Bathrooms were clean. They had security and staff standing around as a reassuring presence and there was plenty seating. Another review giving it to you straight no chaser! Lizz aka the Hungry Poet

On our way home to Miami from Orlando, we had to make a pit stop and luckily we found this modern…read moreand convenient Fort Drum Service Plaza! It's located at mile post 184 in Okeechobee on the Florida Turnpike, about an hour past Orlando. They have a gas station, restrooms, a well-stocked market, several fast food places, like KFC, Nathan's, and Dunkin plus souvenir/clothing shops. Nathan's was selling their famous hot dogs! We were in a hurry because it was late and dark. We only visited the restroom, which was very clean and had plenty of toilet paper and paper towels. We felt safe in there unlike some other restrooms in other states. There was also an area to walk your dogs and stretch your legs. It is well kept overall, clean and nicely planned out. The restrooms were pleasant smelling and clean also!! We were impressed!

This is a nice Flying J! This one you can have Wendy's as well as all of the delicious foods that…read moreFlying J offers including Cinnabon, pizza, breakfast sandwiches, and more! You can also buy liquor here as well. There's plenty of places for the trucks to park which is somewhat separated from the rest of the Flying. J. Gas station and EV charging spots. The bathrooms were very clean and everybody seemed so friendly inside like they're regulars. Also, one thing they do have at this location versus what I've seen at the others is self-checkout. They have about three self-checkout stalls so you can help yourself. Of course, I'm here to charge my EV on my 1000 mile road trip and have found these Pilot Flying J chargers to be very reliable. I like the fact that they are covered in cases of inclement weather. And they're fast!

This Flying J is a great place to stop and get fuel, grab a hot cup of coffee (or cold refreshing…read morebeverage of your choice), or grab a quick bite to eat. The employees are nice and courteous and their bathroom facilities are always clean. It's very accessible and easy to enter - just off I-95 and SR524, with commercial trucks having their own pumping stations on the far side of the facility and non commercial vehicles having their pumps on the near side of the facility. I've always found the fuel prices to be competitive with other stations and they offer 3 grades of unleaded (87, 89, and 93), as well as diesel fuel. It's easy pay at the pumps with a card and there is always washer fluid in buckets with a squeegee for windshield cleaning. For all the reasons listed above, this makes for my favorite location to meet up with my riding buddy when we go on our rides. This makes for a great stop for travelers as well as it's approximately 60 miles further north until Daytona (and about 25 miles south to Melbourne). Stop in and check this place out!

It is a nice rest stop off the I-95 going south. It is near Port St. Lucie so it is a good point…read morefor us to stop for our hour plus trip to home. This rest stop had many picnic table and benches, as well as vending machine with snacks. It also has a place for your dogs to take a walk. The restrooms were clean and very large as well. Nice basic rest stop!

We were so happy when we got out of the car here heading south in late November- it was our first…read morewarm sunshine spot! We had been in Florida for a few hours but only here was it finally warm. The rest area is in the older side but well maintained. Lots of tables outside.

Let's talk about the unexpected excellence that is the Port St. Lucie Service Plaza…read more You know how you usually brace yourself before pulling into a service plaza? Yeah... don't. This one smells amazing the second the doors slide open. Not industrial cleaner. Not fried mystery air. Just fresh, clean, and weirdly comforting. The bathrooms? Impeccable is honestly underselling it. Bright lighting, spotless floors, fully stocked, no weird vibes. It feels maintained, not just "managed." And the food -- why is it actually good-good? Not "I'm hungry so this works." I mean flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. The kind of stop where you finish your meal and think, "Okay wait... that was kind of elite for a highway break." The whole place feels intentional -- clean lines, easy layout, quick in-and-out without chaos. It's giving "rest stop rebrand." Port St. Lucie Service Plaza, you exceeded expectations and then some. 10/10. No edits.

I stopped here to charge my car and stretch my legs on a trip with my son. We were able to get…read morefood, use the restroom quick was restroom and clean. I like that the restrooms are actively cleaned throughout the day so you know they are not gross and smelly. Its always busy in there but not overcrowded our lines out the door to get what you need. I like the idea of these service plazas on the road, a little better than the regular reststop.

What a nice and convenient reststop for us on our way to Orlando. It's located at mile marker 229…read morein St. Cloud, about an hour before Orlando. They have a gas station, restrooms, a well-stocked market, several fast food places, like Wendy's and Dunkin and souvenir/clothing shops. Nathan's was selling their famous hot dogs! We were in a hurry and just visited the restroom and I bought a nice, cold Dasani! Nice area to walk your dogs and stretch your legs. It is well kept, clean and nicely planned out. The restrooms were pleasant smelling and clean also!! We were impressed!

We stopped here to use the bathrooms on a Turnpike trip. Parking was ample, and the bathrooms were…read morewell marked and clean. The bathrooms sinks have cool sink faucets that can dry your hands as well as wash them. In the main space, the side we were on was decorates with a whimsical ocean theme. We passed kid size tables and chairs- so cute! We attempted to take selfies at the manatee mural on the way out.

With fewer than 90 miles remaining until I reach my destination, I was suddenly fighting the urge…read moreto close my eyes. I'm assuming my energy was low, but how? I had something to eat and I'm traveling with a tumbler filled with water right next to me. To avoid any predicament, I pulled into the next rest area. The area is well-kept and has plenty of parking for both cars and semi trucks. Outdoor seating, vending machines for snacks and drinks, and public restrooms are available. The women's bathroom is small, but it's clean and has cool A/C. I rested my eyes for about 10-15 minutes which seemed to help me recharge. After using the bathroom and drinking some water, I was back on the highway heading home.

It is a good place to stop off and use the restrooms. Clean. Easy on and off the highway. If you…read morewant to go sit in the shade and have a bite, you can do that. They have a nice map for you to see the area. Good for cars and trucks as well.

A pretty good travel plaza with a wide spread of places to grand some food from. They have an anti…read moreAnne's as well as a Wendy's and Dunkin. They also have a pizza place but anytime I'm there the line is insanely massive. It was a nice easy time to find parking and when I got inside the place was insanely clean. The bathrooms could've definitely used a better cleaning because it was a little dirty and dingy in there... The food prices ay the Wendy's I stopped at were decent but what stinks is they don't offer any of the combo meals. Everything here is al la carte which makes sense so they can make more money. The staff was friendly (for the most part) and the place was clean. There was an insane amount of spots to sit and eat and everything was clean table wise. This is my go to stop when I'm on the turnpike and it will continue to be!

Most rest stops are usually hit or miss. Fort Pierce was pretty busy for an early weekday morning…read more It had minimal parking. The interior was clean but the Dunkin Donuts had a long line. It wasn't worth being late to my destination to wait in the line. I skipped the coffee and pressed on. Florida's roads are getting packed sooner and staying this way all day. It's almost impossible to see a time of day when there isn't traffic. The infrastructure on the roads isn't supporting the recent population growth. There's been an increase in population plus tourists and the usual snow birds who live in the areas. It's getting noticeably bad. The state's going to have to budget to improve these things for safety reasons. The service stations aren't what they used to be. Fort Pierce was renovated but it still has long wait times. It was not convenient.

Showers were full of mildew and mold. tile unclean. Christine at the checkout for TA was rude! My…read moredebit card has issues with the magnetic strip and she rudely told me my card was denied for not enough funds. I told i I think it's the strip not reading. Finally she agreed to try running it with a bag over it and I was quite right. She was rude to me the entire transaction and never apologized after she was wrong. Truck stop in general pretty clean. Staff rude.

Coffee is just ok. Showers were clean but water was cold. It got a little warm but not much. DO NOT…read morePAY FOR A SHOWER it's a waste of money. Lot is clean and well lit.

Wawa's is a local gas station convenience store chain that really has it all. I come from a land…read morewhere 7-eleven reigns supreme, but in this neck of the woods- Wawa is where it's at. One thing that really sets it apart is their curb side pick up where you can order online, pull up and have your snacks, drinks, etc delivered to your car. The 24/7 hot food cafe seems to be a hit. Even on Christmas at midnight they were serving up Mac and cheeses, sandwiches and everything else! Another very automated experience with you ordering on a kiosk and waiting for your number to be called when your food is ready. For me, I was keeping an eye out for all the snacks I haven't seen before. Herrs ketchup and old bay chips were on that list ( ketchup chips yay, old bay nah). They also do self check out -- making it a really fast and fun experience.

We come here when in town with our kiddo for nice cold custom smoothies. I can stand the computer…read moreordering and kiddo places ny order unfortunately it's the only way you can order. So much for customer service! They yell out your number and leave it on the pick up counter. I do have to admit I do like their smoothies, and the optional add ins they have. I wish they had and informative nutritional information foe those of us that have to mandatory keep track of sodium, protein and sugar for our health. We all loved!! Mango, passionfruit and strawberry! I would order food if the proper nutritional information was readily available and substituting! I took off 1 point for that!!