How to Rest at Gapyeong Service Area, Toward Chuncheon, on the Seoul–Yangyang Expressway 22.6 km
The entered coordinates and address point not to downtown Chuncheon, but to the Gapyeong Service Area on the Seoul–Yangyang Expressway, toward Chuncheon. Since this is a highway service area that only vehicles heading to Chuncheon can enter, it is best planned as a short stop for meals, fueling, charging, and pet-friendly breaks.
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Not a "Chuncheon" address, but the point 22.6 km toward Chuncheon on the Seoul–Yangyang Expressway
The given coordinates 37.701922, 127.546799 and the road-name address 51 Misari-ro 540beon-gil, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do do not point to downtown Chuncheon, but to Gapyeong Service Area toward Chuncheon. The administrative district is Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and it is the downhill service area used by vehicles traveling toward Chuncheon on the Seoul–Yangyang Expressway.
In the 2015 materials of the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission, this place is labeled as Gapyeong Service Area at the point “22.6 km toward Chuncheon” on the then Gyeongchun Expressway. Therefore, when setting a navigation destination, you should enter “Gapyeong Service Area (toward Chuncheon)” rather than “Chuncheon,” and you cannot make a U-turn within the road to get to the service area on the opposite Seoul-bound side.
- Road-name address: 51 Misari-ro 540beon-gil, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Lot number address: Misari 149-4, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Direction: Chuncheon-bound on the Seoul–Yangyang Expressway
- Reference location: Recorded as the point 22.6 km toward Chuncheon
Why you need to distinguish a 24-hour service area from a 07:00~19:30 food court
The service area itself is Informationed as operating 24 hours a day and has no closing day. The main phone number is 031-584-1426. There is no admission fee, and it is structured for highway travelers to stop and use the restrooms, convenience facilities, and shops.
However, not all stores operate 24 hours. In recent store information, the general shops are listed as 07:00~22:00 and the food court as 07:00~19:30, while CU is described as operating separately. Since meal options may be limited late at night or early in the morning, it is safer to stop by between 07:00 and 19:30 if you are aiming to use the food court.
- Service area operation: 24 hours
- Closing day: None
- General shop hours: 07:00~22:00
- Food court hours: 07:00~19:30
- Main phone: 031-584-1426
- Admission fee: Free
“Matnam Sand” and walnut pine nut cookies that brought Gapyeong pine nuts into food
Gapyeong is known as a pine nut-producing region, and pine nuts appear repeatedly in the snack lineup at this service area as well. In travel platforms and visitor reviews, Paris Baguette’s Gapyeong-limited “Gapyeong Matnam Sand,” pine nut pretzels, and walnut pine nut cookies are mentioned as the main purchase items.
Items with confirmed price information include walnut pine nut cookies at 6,000 won, king walnut pine nut cookies at 16,000 won, and perilla seed sujebi at 11,000 won. However, menu items, prices, and limited-edition stock can change at any time. In particular, if you are stopping by for Matnam Sand, it is better to first call the main number 031-584-1426 to ask whether it is being sold that day and in what quantity.
- Confirmed snack: walnut pine nut cookies 6,000 won
- Confirmed snack: king walnut pine nut cookies 16,000 won
- Confirmed meal item: perilla seed sujebi 11,000 won
- Items repeatedly mentioned in reviews: Gapyeong Matnam Sand, pine nut pretzels
Free parking separated for passenger cars and large vehicles, plus EV charging
The parking lot is free, and there is guidance that the passenger car and large vehicle areas are separated. On weekends and holidays, traffic heading to Chuncheon, Yangyang, and the Gangwon East Coast may converge, so after entering the service area it is a good idea to move while keeping pedestrian routes and the large-vehicle area separate.
EV users can note that Ministry of Environment rapid chargers and 100 kW multi-chargers are listed here. Tesla’s official location page also registers Gapyeong Service Area toward Chuncheon, 51 Misari-ro 540beon-gil, as a Supercharger location. The availability of chargers and real-time waiting status should be checked again on-site or in the charging app.
- Parking: Free
- Parking area: Passenger car and large-vehicle separation guidance
- EV: Ministry of Environment rapid charger and 100 kW multi-charger guidance
- Tesla: Gapyeong Service Area toward Chuncheon registered as a Supercharger location
Not a public-transit destination, but a 20- to 40-minute stop for Chuncheon-bound drivers
Since this is a facility accessed from the highway mainline, it is different from a tourist spot you can reach on foot from a subway exit or a regular city bus stop. A trip made only by public transportation is not recommended; it is more realistic to regard it as a place to stop while traveling on the road toward Chuncheon by private car, rental car, or intercity bus.
If you are only using the restroom and snacks, plan for 10 to 20 minutes. If you include a meal at the food court, shopping, and charging, plan for about 30 to 40 minutes. According to food court reviews, the ordering process involves checking the number in the Kakao notification message after ordering and then receiving the food, so if your phone notifications are turned off, it is a good idea to check again right after ordering.
- Recommended stay: 10~20 minutes for a short stop
- Stay including a meal: 30~40 minutes
- Public transit access: Not recommended due to the nature of a highway mainline facility
- Entry condition: Only vehicles heading toward Chuncheon can use it
For nursing room and pet-related inquiries, call 031-584-1426 before departure
Registration information and visitor reviews mention facilities or usage experiences related to baby chairs, a nursing room, and bringing pets. However, the rules for pets in indoor stores, the open status of the nursing room, and wheelchair/stroller routes may vary depending on operating conditions, so the on-site rules take priority.
Wheelchair and stroller users should ask the main number 031-584-1426 in advance about the distance between the large parking lot and the service area building, the location of disabled parking spaces, and the route to the restrooms. The availability of foreign-language guidance has not been officially confirmed, so it is practical to prepare a translation app along with the destination name in Korean, “Gapyeong Service Area toward Chuncheon.”
- Nursing room: Usage information mentioned in reviews
- Baby chair: Mentioned as provided in registration information
- Pets: Pet-related usage information mentioned; store-by-store confirmation required
- Accessibility and foreign-language guidance: Advance phone confirmation recommended
Check announcements through the KakaoTalk channel instead of the official website
We could not confirm an independent official website address for Gapyeong Service Area toward Chuncheon. Instead, the KakaoTalk channel “Gapyeong Service Area toward Chuncheon” is in operation and provides phone, email, and website connection functions. It can be used first to check store events, limited products, and changes in operations.
The YouTube search tool did not return results due to exceeding the daily search limit, so related videos were not included. For items with a high chance of change, such as same-day food court hours, limited snack stock, and charger status, phone inquiries are more accurate than video information.
- Official website URL: Not confirmed
- Official communication channel: KakaoTalk channel “Gapyeong Service Area toward Chuncheon”
- Recommended to confirm on the day: food court operation, Matnam Sand stock, charging status
Before You Go
- Address
- 51 Misari-ro 540beon-gil, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
- Hours
- Service area open 24 hours. General shops 07:00~22:00, food court 07:00~19:30 (varies by store).
- Closed
- None
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- 031-584-1426
- Transport
- Enter from the mainline of the Seoul–Yangyang Expressway toward Chuncheon. Walking access by regular public transportation is not recommended.
- Parking
- Free. Passenger car and large-vehicle parking areas are separated.
- Time needed
- 10~20 minutes for a short stop, 30~40 minutes including meal, shopping, and charging
- Accessibility
- There is information about baby chairs, a nursing room, and pets, but store-by-store rules and wheelchair routes should be checked in advance by calling the main number. Foreign-language guidance could not be confirmed.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Please check the official guidance again before visiting.
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