Drive comfortably throughout Pennsylvania using its convenient PA Turnpike. Connecting the Pittsburg, Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas, this toll road runs west-east throughout the state and considerably streamlines its traffic. Start exploring toll road information for your next road trip today.
PA Toll Roads FAQs
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is cashless, so you can pay electronically with E-ZPass or another transponder or with the Toll by Plate system.
If you don’t have a transponder, the registered owner of the vehicle will receive an invoice. You can pay the invoice amount online or by mail.
If you have more than 6 unpaid tolls or more than $500 in unpaid tolls, your vehicle’s registration can be suspended. You can look up your unpaid tolls and pay online.
The toll amount depends on where you enter and exit the turnpike, your vehicle class and weight, and how many axles your vehicle has.
You can pay tolls on the I-76/I-276 Mainline Turnpike using E-ZPass or another transponder, or online or by mail with the Toll by Plate system.
You can pay tolls on the I-76/I-276 Mainline Turnpike using E-ZPass or another transponder, or online or by mail with the Toll by Plate system.
You can pay tolls on the I-76/I-276 Mainline Turnpike or I-95 Connector by Philadelphia using E-ZPass or another transponder, or online or by mail with the Toll by Plate system.
Yes, E-ZPass is the primary transponder accepted on toll roads in Pennsylvania. Several other transponders from nearby states are also accepted.
Toll Roads in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline
| Overview | |
|---|---|
Toll Road Name | Pennsylvania Turnpike/Main Line, Pennsylvania |
On Which Highways | Interstates 76, 476, 276 |
Connecting Cities | Ohio state line to New Jersey state line connecting the Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia areas. |
Cost of the Toll Road | Fixed rate based on axle/weight/distance traveled |
Auto Cost | $46.10 max for full main line travel , $32.95 min for full main line travel with pass (calculate the cost of your trip here: www.paturnpike.com/toll/tollmileage.aspx) |
Truck Cost | $246.20 max for 7 axles full main line travel, $176.74 min for 7 axles full main line travel |
Distance of the Toll Road | 360.09 miles 579.51 km |
How to pay | E-ZPass, Toll By Plate |
Discounts | E-ZPass drivers pay discounted toll rates |
How and when to use the Pennsylvania Turnpike Mainline
The Turnpike runs east-west through the state and connects the Pittsburg, Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas. In the central part of the state the highway crosses the Appalachian Mountains through four tunnels. The route runs from the Ohio state line and into New Jersey over the Delaware River Bridge. There are numerous strategically located interchanges along the turnpike that offer convenient connections to other highways.
- There are many service plazas dotted across the route and they are open 24 hours a day providing fuel and food options. In addition, from April to November there are seasonal outdoor Farmers Markets located at the New Stanton, Allentown, and Sideling Hill Service Plazas.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, which provide 220 volts with 32 amps of power, are installed and ready for customers to use at four turnpike service plazas. Oakmont, New Stanton, Bowmansville, and King of Prussia now have Blink Level II EV charging stations available.
- A Traveler Information Welcome Center is located at the King of Prussia Service Plaza in eastern Pennsylvania, offering directions and travel advice.
History
The Turnpike has been in operation since 1940 and when it opened was the first long distance limited access road in the United States. It provides a direct link between the Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states and halves the travel time between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.
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