NYC Bridge & Tunnel Toll Guide
For Trucks & Cargo Vans
2026 Toll Rates & What Drivers Need to Know
On This Page
Three agencies operate NYC toll crossings — each uses its own rate schedule.
The overnight discount for trucks applies Sunday through Thursday, 10pm until 6am only. Friday and Saturday nights do not qualify — trucks pay off-peak rates on those nights.
Port Authority Bridge & Tunnel Rates
Port Authority tolls are collected entering New York only — no charge leaving NYC toward New Jersey.
Port Authority — 2026 Truck Rates
| Vehicle Class | Peak M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm · Sat/Sun 11am–9pm |
Off-Peak | Overnight Sun–Thu 10pm–6am only |
Mid-Tier | Tolls by Mail / Non-New York E-ZPass |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-Axle Cargo vans · Small box trucks | $45.34 | $43.34 | $40.34 | $48.34 | $51.34 | H✓Holland Tunnel: 2-axle single-unit trucks and cargo vans permitted. |
3-Axle Larger box trucks · Single-unit | $68.01 | $65.01 | $60.51 | $72.51 | $77.01 | H±Holland Tunnel: 3-axle single-unit trucks only. Dual-unit not permitted. |
4-Axle Multi-unit trucks | $90.68 | $86.68 | $80.68 | $96.68 | $102.68 | H✗Not permitted through Holland Tunnel. Use Lincoln Tunnel or GWB upper level. |
5-Axle Typical 18-wheeler / semi | $113.35 | $108.35 | $100.85 | $120.85 | $128.35 | H✗Not permitted through Holland Tunnel. |
6+ Axles Heavy multi-unit trucks | $136.02 | $130.02 | $121.02 | $145.02 | $154.02 | H✗Not permitted through Holland Tunnel. |
Peak — Weekdays 6–10am & 4–8pm · Sat/Sun 11am–9pm. Off-Peak — All other times. Overnight — Sun–Thu 10pm–6am only. Friday and Saturday nights are billed at off-peak rates.
Tolls by Mail / Non-New York E-ZPass — Any E-ZPass not issued through the New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) pays the Tolls by Mail rate, even if the tag reads perfectly.
H✓ Permitted in Holland Tunnel · H± Single-unit only · H✗ Not permitted — use Lincoln Tunnel or GWB upper level.
MTA Major Crossings — Bridge & Tunnel Rates
MTA bridges and tunnels charge tolls in both directions.
MTA Major Crossings — 2026 Truck Rates
| Crossings | Axles | NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) | Mid-Tier | Tolls by Mail / Non-New York E-ZPass | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Throggs Neck Bridge
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Queens Midtown Tunnel
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
|
2-Axle | $13.49 | $18.87 | $24.07 | |
| 3-Axle | $22.10 | $31.00 | $39.62 | ||
| 4-Axle | $28.26 | $39.08 | $49.54 | ||
| 5-Axle | $36.84 | $51.19 | $65.10 | ||
| 6+ Axles | $42.98 | $59.26 | $75.00 | VNBVerrazzano: 21+ trips/month = 15% rebate on same NYCSC Commercial account. |
Tolls in both directions at all six MTA major crossings.
NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) — Applies only to accounts issued through the New York Customer Service Center: Port Authority of NY/NJ, NY State Thruway Authority, or MTA Bridges and Tunnels. All other E-ZPass accounts pay the Tolls by Mail / Non-New York rate.
Congestion credit — Entering Manhattan via Queens Midtown Tunnel or Hugh L. Carey Tunnel with E-ZPass during peak hours: up to $7.20 credit for small trucks, up to $12.00 for large trucks.
VNB — Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge commercial rebate: 21 or more crossings in a calendar month on the same NYCSC Commercial or Business account = 15% automatic rebate.
Source: MTA Bridges & Tunnels — Truck Toll Rates (effective January 4, 2026)
MTA Secondary Crossings — Bridge Rates
MTA Secondary Crossings — 2026 Truck Rates
| Axles | NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) | Mid-Tier | Tolls by Mail / Non-New York E-ZPass |
|---|---|---|---|
2-Axle | $6.75 | $9.43 | $12.03 |
3-Axle | $11.05 | $15.50 | $19.82 |
4-Axle | $14.13 | $19.53 | $24.76 |
5-Axle | $18.43 | $25.61 | $32.55 |
6+ Axles | $21.50 | $29.64 | $37.51 |
Tolls charged in both directions. These bridges serve the Rockaway Peninsula and are not typical routes for Manhattan commercial deliveries.
Source: MTA Bridges & Tunnels — Truck Toll Rates (effective January 4, 2026)
Congestion Pricing for Trucks
Trucks entering Manhattan below 60th Street are subject to congestion pricing — and unlike cars, there is no daily cap. Every entry into the zone is a separate charge.
Small Truck
Large Truck
Rate increases: Small trucks rise to $19.20 in 2028 and $24.00 in 2031. Large trucks rise to $28.80 in 2028 and $36.00 in 2031.
Congestion Zone Cost Calculator
Because trucks have no daily cap, congestion costs add up fast. Enter your vehicle and delivery frequency to see your real weekly and annual exposure.
Per-Entry Congestion Cost
Every zone entry counts separately — no daily cap for trucks.
Your Congestion Pricing Exposure
What Every Operator Needs to Know
Critical intelligence for commercial operators — things that will save you money and prevent costly surprises.
Five things that will save you money on NYC tolls
What commercial operators need to know before crossing into New York.
About the three agencies that operate NYC toll crossings:
Port Authority of NY & NJ — operates 6 crossings: George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing. Call (800) 221-9903 or visit the Port Authority truckers page.
NYC DOT — operates the four historic East River bridges (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, Ed Koch Queensboro). No toll booths — only congestion pricing applies. Oversized/overweight vehicle permits: Truck Unit (212) 839-6341 · contact NYC DOT.
Which E-ZPass accounts work at NYC crossings — and which ones don’t
Only one type of E-ZPass pays the lowest rates at NYC bridges and tunnels: those issued through the New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC). The NYCSC is a network of three agencies: the Port Authority of NY/NJ, the New York State Thruway Authority, and MTA Bridges and Tunnels.
Tags from any of these three agencies qualify for the lowest rate at every NYC crossing:
✓ NY State Thruway Authority
✓ MTA Bridges and Tunnels
If your tag was issued by any other agency, it is not an NYCSC tag and you must pay the higher Tolls by Mail rate — regardless of whether your tag works fine everywhere else.
This includes a standalone NJ Turnpike E-ZPass, a Pennsylvania E-ZPass, a Connecticut E-ZPass, or any other non-NYCSC account. Even if the tag reads perfectly and your account is in good standing, you’re paying significantly more per crossing at MTA bridges and tunnels.
Important note for NJ operators: A Port Authority of NY/NJ–issued E-ZPass is an NYCSC tag and qualifies for the lowest rate at every NYC crossing. An NJ Turnpike E-ZPass, however, is issued through a completely separate system — it is not an NYCSC tag and does not qualify for discounted rates at MTA crossings, regardless of how cleanly the tag reads.
The fix is simple and open to everyone. Go to e-zpassny.com and open a New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) account. You do not need a New York address. Anyone from any state can sign up and immediately qualify for the lowest rate at every NYC crossing.
No daily cap — every zone entry is a separate charge
Cars pay the congestion charge once per day regardless of how many times they re-enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Trucks get no such cap. A 5-axle semi making four deliveries inside the zone at peak hours pays $21.60 × 4 = $86.40 in congestion fees alone — on top of all bridge and tunnel tolls.
The truck overnight window at Port Authority is narrower than you think
The overnight discount at GWB, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne, Goethals, and Outerbridge applies Sunday through Thursday nights only, from 10pm until 6am. Friday and Saturday nights do not qualify — off-peak rates apply.
The Verrazzano commercial rebate is automatic — but requires 21 trips per month
Commercial vehicles crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 21 or more times in a calendar month using the same NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) Commercial or Business account automatically receive a 15% rebate. At 5-axle rates ($36.84/crossing), the monthly savings at 21 trips is approximately $116.
Gridlock Alert Days carry a 25% surcharge
The MTA has authority to add a 25% surcharge to congestion pricing charges on designated Gridlock Alert Days. A large truck paying $21.60 could pay $27.00 on a Gridlock Alert Day.
Check the NYC DOT Gridlock Alert calendar when scheduling deliveries during high-traffic periods.
Sources & Official References
All toll rates and rules on this page are sourced from official agency publications:
- MTA Bridges & Tunnels — Truck Toll Rates — all MTA crossing rates for trucks, effective January 4, 2026
- MTA Bridges & Tunnels — Tolls by Vehicle Type — NYCSC rule, three-issuer confirmation, system-wide E-ZPass policy
- Port Authority of NY/NJ — Truckers’ Resources — all PA crossing rates, peak hour definitions, Holland Tunnel restrictions
- Port Authority of NY/NJ — Current Vehicular and Truck Restrictions — per-crossing truck routing rules, height and width limits, hazmat regulations, oversized vehicle requirements
- MTA — Congestion Relief Zone Toll Rates — congestion pricing rates for trucks, tunnel credits, no-cap rule
- E-ZPass NY Customer Service Center — e-zpassny.com — New York-issued E-ZPass account enrollment
Rates effective January 4, 2026. Always verify current rates with the relevant agency. Under a New Sun makes every effort to keep this information current and accurate but is not responsible for changes made after the page’s last update.
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Toll data sourced from official MTA, Port Authority NY/NJ, and NYC DOT sources · Rates effective January 4, 2026 · Page last updated April 12, 2026