The Lincoln Tunnel is also one of six tolled crossings in the New York area owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The tolls on each crossing are only collected in the New York-bound direction.

No, you only pay the toll when entering New York City via the Lincoln Tunnel.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Westbound (New Jersey to New York): You pay a toll.
• Eastbound (New York to New Jersey): The toll is free.

This is the standard setup for all Port Authority of New York & New Jersey crossings (Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing, Bayonne Bridge). The toll is collected in one direction only—when traveling into New York City.

Important Toll Details: Cash is no longer accepted. All tolls are collected electronically via E-ZPass or Tolls-by-Mail. E-ZPass rates are significantly lower than the Tolls-by-Mail (cashless) rate. Peak/Off-Peak: There are different rates for E-ZPass users depending on the time of day (peak vs. off-peak). Tolls-by-Mail is a flat, higher rate.

For the most current toll rates, you should always check the official Port Authority of New York and New Jersey website.