You will pay tolls on a number of roads across the United States. Certain highways and tunnels charge users a toll, sometimes to specifically use express lanes. Bridges will sometimes charge a toll if you plan to cross, like the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. However toll roads are not in all 50 states, so it is a good idea to check and see if you will have to pay for any of the roads you are planning to use.
If you are traveling on certain roads in California, New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey and many other states, you may encounter a toll road. States like Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Wisconsin and Tennessee do not currently charge any tolls.
Each state has a unique method of charging for the use of toll roads. The most widely used system in the United States is E-ZPass, predominately used in the north-eastern parts of the country. It is important that you check the details of the state you will be travelling to in order to familiarize yourself with the requirements.
On many toll roads that only use an electronic system, visitors are required to either set up an account where they register their license plates or pay the cost of their toll online after they have used the road. There are some roads and bridges across the country that still accept cash payments.
Toll roads and bridges in New York and New Jersey:
New York State Thruway
Holland Tunnel, New York City
Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
New Jersey Turnpike
Toll roads and bridges in California:
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco
State Routes 73, 133, 241, 261, Orange County
Riverside Freeway, Orange County
South Bay Expressway, San Diego
Toll roads and bridges in Florida:
Florida Turnpike
Beechline Expressway, Orlando
Interstate-75, Miami
Interstate-595
Veterans Expressway, Tampa
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