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How to Drive on Toll Roads in Maryland

Planning a trip to the Old Line State? Our Maryland toll roads guide helps make your travels as stress-free as possible. We provide details about individual toll roads and how to pay tolls in Maryland. 

Find the perfect Maryland Budget rental location that suits your travel plans!

Budget e-Toll Services

Searching for a hassle-free way to navigate tolls in Maryland? Look no further than Budget e-Toll. At only $6.95 per day plus the cost of tolls, our standard service is great for short-term travel or trips that keep you mainly in one area. 

For those who have more ambitious travel plans, Budget e-Toll Unlimited is often the best bet. This service allows you to pay a predictable, all-inclusive fee and settle your toll charges at the end of your rental period.

Say goodbye to scrambling for change and hello to a smoother ride with Budget e-Toll. 

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How Tolls Work in Maryland

Maryland toll roads, bridges, and tunnels are strategically placed to facilitate travel across key areas, including routes to and from Baltimore and the eastern shore. Maryland employs the E-ZPass system, a convenient electronic toll collection method that allows for seamless travel without needing cash. 

Because all tolls in Maryland were converted to a 100% electronic collection method, these tollways do not have toll booths—so you cannot pay for tolls using cash. (Source)

Must-Know Tollways in Maryland

JFK Memorial Highway / I-95

  • Length: 50 Miles (80 km) (Source)

  • Speed Limit: 55–65 mph (Source)

  • Major City Served: Baltimore

The JFK Memorial Highway, part of I-95, is a major Maryland toll road connecting the Baltimore area to the Delaware border and offering easy access to cities like Perryville, Aberdeen, Belcamp, Edgewood, and White Marsh. 

It’s one of the most commonly incurred Baltimore tolls, offering faster routes to travelers. The tollway is eight lanes at its widest, accommodating higher traffic levels. (Source)

Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895)

  • Length: 18.5 miles (29 km) (Source)

  • Speed Limit: 50 mph

  • Major City Served: Baltimore

The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel on I-895 is a vital Baltimore toll road, offering a fast and convenient route for commuters traveling north and south who want to avoid the downtown area. 

The tunnel's subterranean path beneath the Patapsco River is an engineering marvel that has been in operation for over 60 years. It connects several neighborhoods, including Fairfield, Shoreline, Canton, and Greektown. (Source)

William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge (US 50/301)

  • Length: 4 miles (6 km)

  • Speed Limit: 40–50 mph

  • Major City Served: Baltimore

The William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, stretches across the Chesapeake Bay, linking Maryland’s eastern and western shores. This iconic structure serves as a picturesque route and significantly reduces travel time between the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area and Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach, and several other coastal tourist destinations. 

Additionally, the bridge offers an alternative route for traveling between northern Delaware and the Washington D.C. area. (Source)

Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95)

  • Length: 10.3 miles (16.5 km) (Source)

  • Speed Limit: 55 mph

  • Major City Served: Baltimore

The Fort McHenry Tunnel is a four-tube, eight-lane underwater tunnel connecting Locust Point and Canton, Point Breeze, Greektown, and other nearby neighborhoods. It is part of I-95 and offers a direct route for traffic between the north and south. 

While the underwater tunnel is near the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, it connects closer to the downtown Baltimore area. (Source)

FAQs about Toll Roads in Maryland

Maryland toll roads take pictures of vehicle license plates when passed through. Under normal circumstances, you would receive a bill from the Maryland DOT, along with any fines for outstanding balances. In a Budget rental, we charge you for the cost of the toll plus our e-Toll service fee. (Source) (Source)

No. Tolls in Maryland are now 100% cashless to reduce traffic congestion, increase safety, and reduce vehicle idle times to improve fuel efficiency. (Source)

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