How Much Are Tolls in New York? | Fees By Road

New York tolls range from under $2 on Hudson Valley bridges to over $23 for some NYC crossings.

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For a road-trip budget, how much are tolls in New York depends less on mileage than on which toll agency owns the road or crossing. A short Hudson Valley bridge crossing can be $1.65 with E-ZPass, while an out-of-state driver crossing from New Jersey into New York City by Tolls by Mail can see $23.30 before any Manhattan congestion charge.

The clean way to price your trip is to separate New York tolls into four buckets: New York City MTA bridges and tunnels, Port Authority crossings from New Jersey, the New York State Thruway, and smaller bridge authorities. E-ZPass almost always lowers the bill, but the tag must be linked to the correct plate, especially in a rental car.

New York Toll Prices By Road And Crossing

New York toll prices are lowest on some upstate and Hudson Valley bridges, higher on New York City bridges and tunnels, and highest on Port Authority crossings into Manhattan or Staten Island from New Jersey. Passenger cars usually pay less with a valid New York or New Jersey E-ZPass than with Tolls by Mail.

For a normal two-axle car, these are the figures most travelers need first. Trucks, trailers, RVs, commercial plates, and extra axles cost more.

• Hudson Valley bridges: expect roughly $1.65 with E-ZPass or $2.15 by mail on New York State Bridge Authority spans.
• Major MTA bridges and tunnels: many car crossings are $7.46 with NYCSC E-ZPass or $12.03 by Tolls by Mail.
• Port Authority crossings from New Jersey: a car entering New York can cost $14.79 off-peak, $16.79 peak, or $23.30 by Tolls by Mail.
• Manhattan Congestion Relief Zone: a passenger car with E-ZPass pays $9 in the peak period and $2.25 overnight when entering local streets at or below 60th Street.

How Do New York Toll Prices Break Down?

New York toll prices break down by operator, payment type, vehicle class, and direction of travel. The table below uses common passenger-car rates so you can spot the expensive parts of a route before you drive.

MTA Bridges and Tunnels lists 2026 car tolls of $7.46 with NYCSC E-ZPass and $12.03 by Tolls by Mail at the Bronx-Whitestone, Throgs Neck, Robert F. Kennedy, Queens Midtown, and Hugh L. Carey crossings, per the MTA Bridges and Tunnels toll schedule.

E-ZPass, Tolls By Mail, And Rental Cars

E-ZPass is the simplest way to reduce New York toll costs, but the discount depends on the agency and the account behind the tag. Some lower rates apply only to New York Customer Service Center tags or New York and New Jersey E-ZPass accounts.

Drivers without a matching, funded tag usually pay by plate. Cameras read the license plate, then a bill goes to the registered owner. That matters in rental cars: the bill may go to the rental company first, and the rental company may add its own toll-program or service charge.

Before driving a rental car through New York, do three things:

1. Ask whether the rental car has an active toll transponder and what daily service fee applies.
2. Link your own E-ZPass only if the issuer and rental company allow it for that vehicle.
3. Save toll receipts or account screenshots until every charge has posted.

The plate-match gate is strict. A valid tag can still produce a higher bill if the plate is missing from the account or the tag is not mounted correctly.

Manhattan Congestion Charges And Crossing Credits

Manhattan congestion charges are separate from bridge and tunnel tolls, so one driving day can include both. Passenger cars entering the Congestion Relief Zone pay once per day, based on the first entry between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.

The zone covers Manhattan local streets and avenues at or below 60th Street. The FDR Drive, West Side Highway, and certain Hugh L. Carey Tunnel connections are excluded until a driver leaves those roads for local streets.

Peak hours run from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. A passenger car with E-ZPass pays $9 at peak and $2.25 overnight. Motorcycles pay $4.50 at peak and $1.05 overnight.

A crossing credit can reduce the congestion charge when a vehicle uses E-ZPass and enters the zone through the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Queens Midtown Tunnel, or Hugh L. Carey Tunnel during peak hours. For passenger cars, that credit is up to $3; overnight trips do not get the credit because the base toll is already cut by 75%.

Where To Stay If You Are Driving Into New York City

New York City hotel location can change the toll bill if you plan to park once and use transit. Staying near your arrival side of the city can avoid an extra bridge, tunnel, or congestion-zone entry.

Drivers coming from New Jersey often price Manhattan against Jersey City, Hoboken, or Secaucus. Drivers coming from Long Island or New England may find Queens or Upper Manhattan simpler than crossing back and forth after arrival. Compare the map before you commit to a garage:

How Much Will A Typical New York Driving Day Cost?

A typical New York driving day can cost a few dollars outside New York City or more than $20 before parking when a trip enters Manhattan through a tolled tunnel. The route matters more than the state line.

Plan The Cheapest Toll Route

The cheapest New York toll route is the one that avoids unnecessary crossings, keeps a valid E-ZPass linked to the plate, and enters Manhattan outside the peak period only when the schedule allows it. A cheaper bridge is not a win if it adds an hour of traffic or pushes you into the congestion zone twice.

Use this simple decision list:

• Driving into Manhattan from New Jersey: expect the Port Authority toll first, then check whether your destination is inside the Congestion Relief Zone.
• Driving around New York City: compare crossings before you leave; the Henry Hudson, Cross Bay, and Marine Parkway rates are lower than the major East River and harbor crossings.
• Driving upstate: use your exact entry and exit on the New York State Thruway, since the toll changes by distance.
• Driving a rental car: price the rental-company toll fee before you choose the vehicle, not after the bill arrives.
• Crossing often: resident and commuter plans can cut specific bridge costs, but they usually require an eligible address, plate, and E-ZPass account.

For most visitors, the practical toll budget is $10-$25 for a New York City driving day, plus parking, and far less for many upstate or Hudson Valley trips. The fast savings move is not a back-road detour; it is a correctly mounted, plate-matched E-ZPass and a route that avoids paying twice for the same Manhattan errand.