Drivers crossing through Manhattan's central business district will face a new toll beginning in the Spring of 2024. The fee is expected to be between $9 and $23 per day for drivers entering or exiting during peak traffic hours.
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There are several ways to pay tolls in New York City: E-ZPass, Tolls by Mail, and Pay Toll Now. No matter how you pay, you can use any lane. Only E-ZPass will get you a discount of 30-50 percent.
The congestion zone includes all Manhattan streets and roadways south of and including 60th Street, except for the FDR Drive and West Side Highway (NYS Route 9A). Vehicles that bypass the zone by traveling on the FDR or West Side highway without entering the street grid are not subject to the charge.
AirTrain + Subway from JFK to ManhattanThis is by far the cheapest (and surprisingly easy) option to get from JFK to wherever you are staying. Using a combination of the light rail AirTrain to connect with the subway system is a very easy way to reach Manhattan.
Commuter buses and specific government vehicles will be exempt from congestion pricing. Additionally, low-income drivers will receive a 50% discount after their initial 10 trips. Inside and outside the MTA board meeting, drivers demanded exemptions, including for taxis and for-hire vehicles like Uber and Lyft.
During weekday morning rush hour, traffic in Manhattan is heaviest between 7 and 10 AM, with Midtown being the most congested area. Congestion then eases up somewhat between 10 AM and 4:30 PM before rush hour resumes from 4:30 to 7 PM. On weekends, traffic is generally lighter than on weekdays.