How much is tolls from NY to NJ?

The fare hike was approved earlier in December. Cars will now have to pay a peak hour toll of $14.75, while the updated off-peak fare is now $12.75. Car drivers who use toll by mail instead of the usual E-ZPass will instead be charged $17. Peak times are defined as the following: On weekdays: 6–10 am and 4–8 pm.



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E-ZPass tolls during off-peak hours will rise to $12.75, from $11.75. E-ZPass tolls during peak hours will rise to $14.75, from $13.75. Tolls delivered by mail will rise to $17, up from $16.

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Port Authority Plans & Discounts If one or two trips are taken, the customer pays the prevailing E-ZPass peak rate of $14.75 per trip or off-peak rate of $12.75 per trip (plus $11.50 for each additional axle beyond two axles).

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With an annual average of over 100 million vehicles using the bridge, toll rates are relatively high. In 2023, rates increased by more than 6% to reach $12.75 – $17 for cars; it varies according to the mode of payment, vehicle size, and travel time. George Washington Bridge toll rates vary for peak and off-peak hours.

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Not only is E-ZPass the best way to travel, but you can also save over 20%* on tolls at the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing. *Applies to accounts at the E-ZPass New York and New Jersey Customer Service Centers only.

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The toll is only charged when crossing into New York City. There are no tolls charged when leaving New York City. To learn more about tolls, click here. E-ZPass users receive a discount off the cash toll, which varies by time of day.

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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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Why are NJ turnpike tolls so expensive? The increase was blamed on four cost factors. Inflation and global supply chain is responsible for $18.9 million of the budget increase. An additional $8.6 million is budgeted for the costs associated with traffic volume growth.

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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.

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Customers who do not have an E-ZPass tag will also travel through the toll point without stopping. The overhead cameras photograph the vehicle's license plate for processing. A toll bill is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle through Tolls by Mail.

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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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This can be easily avoided by taking Routes 1 and 1/9, which are toll free. Account for time, however. Taking Routes 1 and 1/9 may take longer than the turnpike depending on traffic. Get a time estimate using a GPS device prior to leaving your home.

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