Petro Travel Center in Carnesville, GA, located on I-85 at Exit 160, is a convenient stop for travelers and truck drivers alike. It offers BP gas and diesel 24/7, along with plenty of parking and a range of amenities. Visitors can enjoy clean restrooms, laundry and shower facilities, and a family-friendly environment with changing tables and a fenced dog area. The center features a restaurant, Iron Skillet, known for good food and southern hospitality, and a lounge area with pool tables and possibly massage chairs. The truck stop has 221 parking spaces, a driver’s lounge, CAT scale, and TA Truck Service for maintenance and repairs, making it ideal for professional drivers to rest overnight. The travel store provides grab-and-go meals, snacks, and drinks. Though some reviews mention the showers could be cleaner and issues with payment methods, overall, Petro Carnesville is seen as a solid, reliable stop with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.
Place is okay, plenty of parking. They need to install self checkout machines in the small house at the truckers fuel lanes since workers are rarely present at the registers. Walked out many times waiting for someone. Often no hot food will be available and if they do, there's no one to serve it.
July 2026
One of my favorite stores on i85 because of the hot food at the fuel house (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and it's easy to get in and out of in the wee hours of the morning and late evening
June 2026
Petro has always been one of my favorite truck stops it’s always relaxing and they always have something for the drivers to do
