Looking for a full service gas station near you, where an attendant pumps the gas for you? The map below helps you find nearby stations, and the guide underneath explains where full service still exists and, just as important, how anyone who cannot pump their own gas can get help at almost any station in the country.
Stations near your current location, tap a pin for hours and directions. In New Jersey every station is full service; elsewhere, call ahead to confirm.
Which States Have Full Service Gas Stations?
Full service, once the norm everywhere, is now rare, and it comes down to just a couple of places:
- New Jersey is the only state where you legally cannot pump your own gas. It has required full service since 1949, so every station in NJ is full service, at no extra charge.
- Oregon used to require it too, but a 2023 law legalized self service statewide. Stations there now offer both: no more than half the pumps can be self serve, an attendant must still be on hand to pump, and full service cannot cost more.
- Huntington, New York is a local exception, a town that bans self service, so its stations stay full service even though the rest of New York does not.
Everywhere else, self service is standard, but you can still find the occasional full-service pump at some independent stations, marinas, and older neighborhood stations. Calling ahead is the surest way to confirm before you drive over.
How to Get Help Pumping Gas Almost Anywhere
If you are looking for full service because pumping your own gas is hard, here is something most people do not know: under the Americans with Disabilities Act, gas stations must provide refueling assistance to drivers with disabilities on request, and they have to charge you the self-serve price, with no full-service surcharge. How it works:
- Pull up to a pump and signal an attendant. Many stations post a sign telling you to honk your horn or press a call button.
- An employee comes out and pumps your gas for you.
- You pay the normal self-serve price, not a premium.
There is one limit: a station running on a single attendant, common late at night, is not required to leave the register, though many still help when they can. Some states go further; Florida, for example, requires a phone number on every pump so qualified drivers can call for free help. The official rules are on the ADA’s gas station guidance.
Full Service vs Self Service: The Difference and the Cost
At a full service station an attendant pumps your fuel, and in the old days they would also check your oil, clean the windshield, and check tire pressure, though most full service today is just the fill-up. Self service means you do it yourself, which is cheaper to run and became the standard almost everywhere. On price: in New Jersey and Oregon, full service cannot legally cost more than self service. In the few other places that still offer it, full service usually carries a small premium to cover the labor.
Finding a Full-Service Station Near You
Start with the map at the top of this page, then keep these tips in mind. In New Jersey, just pull into any station, since they are all full service. In Oregon, look for the full-serve lane or ask the attendant. Anywhere else, call the station first, or rely on the disabled-driver assistance above, which effectively turns most self-serve stations into full service when you need it. If you also need somewhere reliably staffed at any hour, our guide to 24 hour gas stations is a good place to look.
Full Service Gas Station FAQ
Which states have full service gas stations?
New Jersey is the only state that still requires full service at every station. Oregon offers both self and full service after a 2023 law change, and the town of Huntington, New York keeps full service locally.
Can you pump your own gas in New Jersey?
No. It is illegal to pump your own gas in New Jersey, so an attendant always does it, at no extra cost to you.
Is Oregon still a full-service state?
Not anymore. Since August 2023 Oregon allows self service, though stations must keep some pumps full service with an attendant available, and cannot charge more for it.
How do elderly or disabled drivers get help pumping gas?
Under the ADA, stations must pump gas for drivers with disabilities on request, at the self-serve price. Look for a call button or honk for an attendant; some states also put a help phone number on the pump.
Do full-service gas stations cost more?
In New Jersey and Oregon they cannot charge more than self service. In the few other places that offer it, full service often costs a little more to cover the labor.
Last updated: July 2026