Does E-ZPass make NJ tolls cheaper?

If you are a customer of the New Jersey E-ZPass program, there are several discounts that will reduce the cost of the tolls you pay on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Customers who have their E-ZPass accounts through other states do not qualify for the New Jersey discounts.



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New Jersey and New York are among several states that charge out-of-state E-ZPass holders the cash toll rate or the toll-by-mail rate.

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The hikes came after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority commissioners approved a 2020 plan that allows for annual toll increases. The purpose of the annual increase of up to 3% is to provide a stable funding source for capital needs, Turnpike authority spokesman Tom Feeney said in an email.

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Yes, there are routes you can take from New Jersey to New York that avoid tolls, but they might be longer in terms of travel time. For example, you could consider using alternate roads like local streets and state highways instead of major toll roads like the George Washington Bridge or the Lincoln Tunnel.

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Walmart includes a one-time convenience charge of $3, and there is a $3 annual fee to use E-ZPass. The GoPak includes a transponder that can be immediately used on toll roads, bridges and tunnels in Pennsylvania and 15 other states including New York and New Jersey.

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If you're only looking for a single transponder, Delaware and New Hampshire are still your best options, if you plan to stay in the area for more than three years. Military families may consider purchasing a tag from West Virginia, which includes a $5 annual fee, but account minimums are low.

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