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How to Drive on Toll Roads in New York

If you’re planning a trip to the Empire State, you’ll likely encounter New York State tolls along your journey. Fortunately, Budget is here to help. In addition to dozens of convenient NY Budget rental locations throughout the state, our helpful guide will have you breezing through New York toll roads. 

Budget E-Toll Services

The easiest way to tackle toll roads in New York is with Budget e-Toll. Our e-toll services are a convenient option for traversing toll roads in NY State. 

Our standard e-toll service, perfect for short-term visits, is just $6.95/day plus the price of tolls. Or, for extended stays, we also offer our unlimited toll service for a flat daily fee, up to a weekly fee cap. 

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How Tolls Work in New York State

New York State toll roads are integral to navigating the state, especially when traveling to major areas like New York City, Buffalo, or Albany. The state employs E-ZPass, an electronic toll collection system, for streamlined travel and a cashless payment experience. Driving through any New York toll in a Budget rental car without use of a personal transponder automatically enrolls you in Budget e-Toll service, and you will be responsible for paying any associated fees.

New York has transitioned to an all-electronic tolling system, meaning cash payments are no longer accepted. Fortunately, Budget makes it easy to traverse New York State tolls with our Budget e-Toll services.

 

Must-Know Tollways in New York State

New York State Thruway (I-90, I-287, I-87, I-95)

  • Speed Limit: Usually 65 mph

The New York State Thruway consists of a main portion that stretches from New York City to Buffalo, as well as several spurs that branch off the primary route. New York’s Thruway system facilitates long-distance travel across the state, offering alternatives to local roads. (Source) (Source)

Sections of the New York State Thruway include:

  • I-90 from the New York/Pennsylvania border to the New York/Massachusetts Border

    • Along the way: Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany 

  • I-190 from Buffalo to the Niagara Scenic Parkway

    • Along the way: Buffalo, Niagara Falls

  • I-87 from Albany to Hillburn/Suffern near the New Jersey border

    • Along the way: Albany, Catskill, Poughkeepsie

  • I-287 from Hillburn/Suffern to Port Chester (near the Connecticut border)

    • Along the way: Nyack, Elmsford, White Plains

  • I-87 from Elmsford to Yonkers

  • I-95 from the Connecticut border to the Bronx

    • Along the way: Larchmont, New Rochelle

Must-Know Tollways for Navigating New York City

Tolled Bridges and Tunnels

To travel between the NYC boroughs or Manhattan and nearby New Jersey, you’ll need to cross the waterways in and around New York City—which means driving over a bridge or through a tunnel. The tolled bridges and tunnels in the New York City area are operated by the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) or the Port Authority. (Source)

If you need to drive on one of these bridges or tunnels, expect to pay a toll:

  • Manhattan to/from the Bronx

    • Henry Hudson Bridge

    • Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (previously known as the Triborough Bridge)

  • Manhattan to/from New Jersey

    • George Washington Bridge

    • Lincoln Tunnel

    • Holland Tunnel

  • Manhattan to/from Brooklyn

    • Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel (also known as the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel or just Battery Park Tunnel)

  • Manhattan to/from Queens

    • Queens-Midtown Tunnel (also known as the Midtown Tunnel)

    • Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  • The Bronx to/from Queens

    • Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    • Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    • Throgs Neck Bridge

  • Brooklyn to Staten Island

    • Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

FAQs About Toll Roads in New York

Yes, out-of-state drivers using New York toll roads must pay tolls.

Toll roads in New York have gone cashless, so if you’re driving in a rental car, one of two things will happen. 

  1. In most cases, driving through tolls opts you into Budget e-toll services, and you’ll be charged for the tolls after you finish your rental. 

  2. You also have the option to bring a personal E-ZPass transponder to use instead of the one inside the car. If you use this option, you are responsible for ensuring that your transponder gets charged rather than the Budget transponder.

Yes, New York State and New York City tolls have gone cashless to facilitate faster travel, reduce traffic congestion, and improve safety. 

*Toll road information provided on this page is current as of June 2024. Toll road information is subject to change without notice.