Delaware Toll Roads

Learn about all the toll roads in Delaware. Learn about connectivity, distance, cost of the toll roads and other important good to know information. Let Sixt help you plan your trip in Delaware.

DE Toll Roads FAQs

How do I pay Delaware tolls?

You can pay tolls in Delaware electronically with E-ZPass, with cash at main toll plazas, or a license plate picture and invoice on some roads.

How do I pay a missed toll in Delaware?

If you missed a toll and receive a violation notice in the mail, you can pay it online using the violation number.

What happens if I don't pay a toll in Delaware?

If you don’t have sufficient funds in your E-ZPass account and don’t pay a toll in cash, you will receive a violation invoice in the mail with an administrative fee added. You can then pay the violation amount online.

How do I pay Dover tolls?

Tolls can be paid on State Route 1 with E-ZPass, or credit cards and cash at some toll plazas.

How do I pay Wilmington tolls?

You can pay tolls on the Delaware Turnpike or Delaware Memorial Bridge with an E-ZPass, or with cash during certain hours.

How much are tolls in Delaware?

Tolls on roads and bridges in Delaware cost between $2.00 and $6.00 for a 2-axle car or vehicle, depending on your payment method and, in some cases, day of the week.

Is E-ZPass accepted in Delaware?

Yes, you can pay with an E-ZPass transponder on all toll roads in Delaware.

Toll Roads in Delaware

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Overview

Toll Road Name John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway/Delaware Turnpike
On Which Highways Interstate 95 and Interstate 295
Connecting Cities Connects the cities of Newark and Newport
Cost of Tolls 2-axle cars, van, SUV, motorcycle pay $4
Distance of the Toll Road 13.68 miles
How to pay You can pay by cash or E-ZPass

How and When to Use the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway?

The Delaware Turnpike runs between the I-95 between the Maryland border in  Newark and Newport; and the I -295 between Newport and Farnhurst.  Tolls must be paid while driving both North and South on the Turnpike.
The Delaware Turnpike feeds into the Delaware Memorial Bridge and is therefore one of the few ways of getting across the Delaware River. No good alternative routes are available to drivers traveling up the east coast. Much of the Turnpike passes through wooded areas and it crosses the Christina River The Delaware Welcome Center service plaza is located in the median of I-95 between the DE 896 and DE 273 interchanges east of Newark and provides visitors to the state with useful information. 

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Overview

Toll Road Name Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway/Delaware State Route 1
On Which Highways Parallels U.S -13, between U.S - 13 and I-95 in northern Delaware
Connecting Cities Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway/Delaware State Route 1 runs from Dover to Christiana.
Cost of the Toll Road Minimum: $13, price increases based on the number of axles and for larger vehicles
Auto Cost A 2-axle vehicle will pay $2 on weekdays and $6 on weekends
Truck Cost For trucks, 3-axles pay $4.50, 4-axles pay $6, 5-axles pay $7.50 and 6+ axles pay $9 on weekdays with E-ZPass. These prices are usually higher on weekends and when you pay by cash.
Distance of the Toll Road The length of this road is approximately 50 miles long.
How to pay You can pay the toll fee either with cash or an E-Z Pass.

How and When to Use the Korean War Veteran's Memorial Highway?

The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, also commonly known as DE 1 is a toll road in the state that runs between Dover Air Force Base, south of Dover and Cristiana. It’s also one of the most convenient ways to travel to the Delaware Beaches, as well as to the Dover and Wilmington areas. There are several entry and exit points for this road, including from US 13 in Dover, US 301 in Biddle's corner and US 40 in Bear. The tolls on this road are typically open 24 hours a day. 

US 301

Overview

Toll Road Name US 301
Connecting Cities US 301 runs from the Maryland border southwest of Middletown to its northern terminus of Delaware Route 1.
Auto Cost A 2-axle vehicle will pay $4 with an E-Z Pass and $5.60 without one.
Truck Cost For trucks, 3-axles pay $9, 4-axles pay $10, 5-axles pay $11 and 6+ axles pay $12 with E-ZPass. These prices are usually slightly higher when you pay by cash.
Distance of the Toll Road The length of this road is approximately 12 miles long.
How to pay The freeway only uses electric tolling, meaning that you will be charged either with an E-Z Pass or by your license plate.

How and When to Use the US 301?

US 301 is one of the main toll roads in the state and begins at the Maryland border southwest of Middletown, running northeast to its northern terminus which is at Delaware Route 1. There are several entry and exit points for the road, including at DE 299 near Middletown and DE 71 near Middletown. You can also find the road’s mainline toll gantry located just north of the Maryland border. Keep in mind that this toll road is open 24 hours a day, unless it is closed for construction or due to an accident