There are over 30 toll roads in New Jersey. Look at where you will be traveling to get more details about that toll road in New Jersey and learn how much the toll road costs, the distance and where it goes. Let SIXT rent a car help you plan your road trip in New Jersey.
NJ Toll Roads FAQs
You can pay tolls on toll roads, bridges and tunnels in New Jersey with an E-ZPass transponder, by license plate and invoice or with cash at some toll plazas during certain hours.
If you miss a toll, you will receive a toll violation notice in the mail. You can pay by check, cashier’s check or money order or online if you have an E-ZPass account.
If you don’t pay you will receive an invoice in the mail with a due date. If you don’t pay, you’ll receive a second notice with fees added on.
You can pay tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike or Garden State Parkway using E-ZPass or cash, or the Holland or Lincoln tunnels going into New York City with E-ZPass or by license plate and invoice.
You can pay tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway with cash or an E-ZPass transponder.
The toll prices for roads, bridges and tunnels in New Jersey depend on time of day, type of vehicle and method of payment. Prices range from $1.00 up to $16.00.
Yes, both NJ E-ZPass and other E-ZPass transponders are accepted in New Jersey.
Toll Roads in New Jersey
New Jersey Turnpike
| Overview | |
|---|---|
Toll Road Name | New Jersey Turnpike |
On Which Highways | I-95, NJ-700, NJ-495, I-80 |
Connecting Cities | Philadelphia and New York City |
Toll Cost for Cars | The cost will vary depending on whether you have an E-ZPass and how far you drive on the toll road. Toll costs start at $0.95 and increase the further you travel on the turnpike. |
Truck Toll Cost | The cost for vehicles with more than 2 axles will also vary based on usage, but you can expect to pay $3.25 or more. |
Distance of the Toll Road | 78 miles |
How to pay | With cash at some toll booths, E-ZPass, payment by mail, online or by phone |
Discounts | The toll price is lower if you pay with an E-ZPass |
How and when to use the New Jersey Turnpike?
The New Jersey Turnpike crosses almost the entire state from Philadelphia to New York City. It’s the quickest and most convenient way to travel long distances between the major cities along this route. The longer you travel on this toll road, the higher your toll will be. There are many entry and exit points along the turnpike, starting at the Delaware Memorial Bridge and ending at I-80. This toll road is open 24/7 and tolls are collected at all hours.
Garden State Parkway
| Overview | |
|---|---|
Toll Road Name | Garden State Parkway |
On Which Highways | New Jersey SR-9 |
Connecting Cities | Cape May and Montvale |
Toll Cost for Cars | The toll rate varies depending on how long you drive on the road, but you can expect to pay at least $1.90. |
Discounts | I-Pass/E-ZPass users receive discounted toll rates. |
Truck Toll Cost | The rate for trucks also varies depending on how long you use the road, but vehicles with more than 2 axles can expect to pay more than $1.90. |
Length of the toll road | 172 miles |
How to pay | You can pay with an E-ZPass or by cash at toll booths. |
Discounts | You will pay less with an E-ZPass versus cash. |
How and when to use the Garden State Parkway?
The Garden State Parkway crosses the entire length of New Jersey north to south from Cape May until you hit the New York State Thruway. This is the main road connecting many of the stops along the way. There are upwards of 20 entry and exit points along the route that you can easily access. As with the New Jersey Turnpike, the longer you travel on this road, the more you will pay for the toll. This toll road is open 24/7 and tolls are collected during all hours.
Atlantic City Expressway
| Overview | |
|---|---|
Toll Road Name | Route 446, I-76 |
Connecting Cities | Atlantic City and Philadelphia |
Toll Cost for Cars | The toll rate varies depending on how long you use the road, but you can expect to pay at least $1.25. The total cost to travel the length of the road is $5.50. |
Truck Toll Cost | The toll will vary depending on how long you use this road, but you can expect to pay at least $5.50. |
Length of the toll road | 44 miles |
How to pay | Cash at the toll booth or E-ZPass |
Discounts | You will pay a lower rate with an E-ZPass than with cash |
How and when to use the Atlantic City Expressway ?
The Atlantic City Expressway cuts across the state of New Jersey from Atlantic City on the coast to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is the most direct route between the two cities and has upwards of 10 entry and exit points along the route. The toll road is open 24/7 and tolls are collected at all hours of the day. You will receive a toll violation if you do not pay. E-ZPass lanes are meant for E-ZPass holders only.
State-specific Toll Roads
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