Top-rated pit stops along popular road-trip highways

Every time you exit the highway for a pit stop can be a roll of the dice. Will the station you choose have the restrooms from hell? Nothing to eat besides mystery-meat hot dogs?

It’s better to plan ahead. USA TODAY asked GasBuddy, the popular app that tracks gas prices and collects user reviews of gas stations, to identify the best-rated stations along popular American routes. Based on its millions of ratings and reviews, GasBuddy recommends these pit stops on your next road trip.

I-95 from Maine to Georgia

1. Irving
Address: 236 Oakfield Smyrna Rd., Oakfield, ME 04763
GasBuddy Rating: 5 stars
Why it’s at the top: There aren’t many gas stations that sell beer and wine in the northeast, but this one does. Reviewers say this station is always competitively priced.

2. Global
Address: 224 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854
GasBuddy Rating: 5 stars
Why it’s at the top: Drivers say that this station consistently has some of the best prices in Connecticut along I-95, and the customer service is No. 1.

Source: usatoday