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How to Drive on Toll Roads in New Jersey

Planning a trip to the Garden State? Let Budget help! 

With Budget on your side, you’ll be ready to tackle New Jersey toll roads. Plus, Budget makes it easy to pick up and drop off your rental at any of our New Jersey rental locations to suit your travel plans. 

Budget E-Toll Services

To make your trip to the Garden State as smooth and hassle-free as possible, consider signing up for Budget e-toll. 

Our standard e-toll service is an excellent option for those who only need to drive on a few New Jersey toll roads. The charge is a small daily fee plus the cost of any toll charges you accrue. 

For extended stays or multi-state journeys, we recommend e-Toll Unlimited, which covers every toll fee for a set rate—even if you spend your whole trip driving on toll roads, the price remains the same. 

Either way, Budget e-Toll services let you cruise through the electronic toll lanes and right past slow, cash-only lines.

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How Tolls Work in New Jersey

New Jersey toll roads can be lengthy, and toll fees are calculated by vehicle class and either distance traveled or where you enter and exit a toll road. The best way to determine your tolls ahead of time is by using the toll calculator below when planning routes. 

While much of New Jersey has moved toward electronic payments to speed up travel, there are many toll booths along the roads where you can pay tolls using cash or card.

 

Must-Know Tollways in New Jersey

New Jersey Turnpike (I-295, I-90, and I-78)

  • Length: 117 miles (189 km)

  • Speed Limit: 50–65 mph

  • Major Cities Served: Camden, Trenton, Newark, Jersey City (Source)

Connecting northern and southern New Jersey, New Jersey Turnpike tolls are determined by how far you’ve traveled—so the longer you travel the tollway, the higher your toll will be. 

Wondering whether the New Jersey Turnpike takes credit cards? The short answer is yes; there are several manned booths along the New Jersey Turnpike where you can use cash or a card to pay your tolls. (Source)

 

Garden State Parkway (Route 444)

  • Length: 172 miles (277 km)

  • Speed Limit: 55–65 mph

  • Major Cities Served: Atlantic City, Jersey Shore, Great Egg Harbor Bay, Newark 

The Garden State Parkway is a key New Jersey toll road that runs along the Jersey Shore and is an important north-south route throughout much of the state. Additionally, the parkway is known for its scenic beauty, especially in the northern sections where it winds through wooded areas. 

Tolling is based on fixed rates determined by specific entry and exit points. (Source)

 

Atlantic City Expressway (Route 446)

  • Length: 44 miles (71 km)

  • Speed Limit: 50–65 mph

  • Major Cities Served: Atlantic City, Philadelphia 

The Atlantic City Expressway is an important New Jersey toll road connecting the Philadelphia metropolitan area to Atlantic City, NJ. Additionally, the expressway passes near several of the area’s beachfront attractions and Jersey Shore. 

Tolls are calculated by vehicle class and distance traveled, with several toll plazas along the route. (Source)

*Toll rates, road distances, and speed limits subject to change.

FAQs about Toll Roads in New Jersey

No, while cash payments are an option at staffed toll booths on the New Jersey Turnpike, they are not the only option. You can also pay with a credit card or electronically, including using a Budget e-toll service. (Source)

Yes. You can use a credit card to pay New Jersey tolls at manned toll booths along the road. (Source)

You can take alternative routes that avoid the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway. If you use a GPS or an app such as Google Maps or Waze, you can change your settings to avoid toll roads. However, you’ll almost certainly spend more time in the car.

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