George Washington Bridge Toll Rates 2026
The George Washington Bridge toll for a passenger car is $16.79 with E-ZPass at peak times, $14.79 with E-ZPass off-peak, or $23.30 by mail without a tag. Tolls are charged eastbound only (entering New York).
Westbound into New Jersey is free. The bridge is fully cashless: pay by E-ZPass or Toll-by-Mail.
Tariff effective 4 January 2026 | Rates verified 24 October 2026 | Source: Port Authority of NY & NJ toll schedule
New Mid-Tier rate of $19.55 applies to NY/NJ E-ZPass tags that are improperly positioned (~9% of transactions, effective 6 July 2025). PANYNJ is also phasing out the off-peak discount over four years starting January 2027 (50¢/year until off-peak equals peak in 2030).
Calculate Your Exact GWB Toll
Your vehicle, your payment method, your crossings, per week, month, and year. The GWB is tolled eastbound only, so a five-day commute is five tolled crossings a week, not ten.
Count eastbound trips only. 5 days a week = 5. Westbound is free.
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Most NYC drivers don't cross only the GWB. Tick every Hudson, East-River and CBD entry you'll use to see total + annual cost + E-ZPass savings.
Port Authority (Hudson River)
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NYC Congestion Pricing
- GWB$16.79
2026 passenger-car tariffs. PANYNJ Hudson crossings are tolled eastbound only, so they are charged once on a round trip. MTA tunnels and bridges, including the Verrazzano (split tolling), are tolled both ways and so are charged twice. The CBD congestion fee is charged once a day on first entry. MTA E-ZPass rates require a NY-issued tag. Verify your individual rate before travel.
Quick Facts
Complete 2026 Toll Rate Table
All eleven Port Authority vehicle classes, across all five columns the tariff publishes. E-ZPass peak hours: weekdays 6-10 AM and 4-8 PM, plus weekends 11 AM-9 PM. Off-peak covers all other times. Mid-Tier is the rate charged when a NY/NJ tag reads as improperly positioned. The truck overnight rate sits below off-peak and exists only for Classes 2 to 6, Sundays to Thursdays 10 PM to 6 AM.
Seven columns. Swipe the table sideways to reach Mid-Tier, truck overnight and by-mail.
| Class | Vehicle Type | Off-Peak | Peak | Mid-Tier | Truck O/Night | By Mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Car or SUV (2 axle, single rear) | $14.79 | $16.79 | $19.55 | none | $23.30 |
| 11 | Motorcycle | $13.79 | $15.79 | $19.05 | none | $23.30 |
| 2 | Truck (2 axle, dual rear) | $43.34 | $45.34 | $48.34 | $40.34 | $51.34 |
| 3 | Truck (3 axle) | $65.01 | $68.01 | $72.51 | $60.51 | $77.01 |
| 4 | Truck (4 axle) | $86.68 | $90.68 | $96.68 | $80.68 | $102.68 |
| 5 | Truck (5 axle) | $108.35 | $113.35 | $120.85 | $100.85 | $128.35 |
| 6 | Truck (6+ axle, base rate) | $130.02 | $136.02 | $145.02 | $121.02 | $154.02 |
| 7 | Car or bike + trailer (3+ axle) | $28.59 | $30.59 | $37.10 | none | $44.60 |
| 8A | Mini bus, under 32 ft | $16.80 | $21.00 | $25.73 | none | $30.45 |
| 8B | Bus, 32 ft or longer | $18.40 | $23.00 | $28.18 | none | $33.35 |
| 9 | Bus or mini bus (3+ axle) | $20.00 | $25.00 | $30.63 | none | $36.25 |
Classes 6 and 7 are base rates. Class 6 adds $22.67 per axle beyond six at peak, Class 7 adds $13.80 per axle beyond three. See truck rates and towing rates.
Enrolment-Only Discount Plans
The tariff publishes three plans below the class table. They are easy to miss, and one of them does not apply to this bridge at all.
| Plan | Off-Peak | Peak | Mid-Tier | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green plan, enrolled plug-in car (Class 1) | $11.29 | $16.79 | $19.55 | Off-peak only discount. Needs a NY E-ZPass green tag; no Tolls by Mail rate. |
| Green plan, enrolled plug-in car towing (Class 7) | $25.09 | $30.59 | $37.10 | Plus $13.80 per axle beyond three. Same $3.50 off-peak saving. |
| Staten Island Bridges Plan (PASI) | $8.40 | $8.40 | $9.78 | Goethals, Bayonne and Outerbridge only, not the GWB. Needs 3+ trips in the month, otherwise the standard rate applies. |
Rates set by the Port Authority of NY & NJ. Car, truck and motorcycle tariff effective 4 January 2026; bus classes recut 12 July 2026. Every row above was checked line by line against the published Port Authority schedule on 24 October 2026. See detailed truck & commercial rates.
Bus tolls (12 July 2026 reclassification): through 11 July 2026 all buses paid a single $18.00 E-ZPass peak rate. Effective 12 July 2026 the Port Authority split buses into the three classes shown above: Class 8A minibus under 32ft at $21.00, Class 8B 2-axle bus 32ft or longer at $23.00, and Class 9 3-axle bus at $25.00 (E-ZPass peak). Across all three, off-peak is exactly 0.8x the peak rate and Tolls by Mail is exactly 1.45x. An E-ZPass tag is required to get any bus rate at all.
How George Washington Bridge Tolls Work
The George Washington Bridge connects Fort Lee, New Jersey with Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, New York City. It is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and carries approximately 103 million vehicles per year, making it one of the busiest bridges in the world.
Tolls on the GWB are collected in one direction only: eastbound, when you enter New York. If you are driving westbound from New York into New Jersey, you cross for free. This one-way toll system applies to all six Port Authority crossings between the two states, including the Lincoln Tunnel and Holland Tunnel.
The bridge is entirely cashless. There are no toll booths staffed by attendants and no coin baskets. If you have an E-ZPass transponder, your toll is deducted electronically as you drive through at highway speed. If you do not have E-ZPass, cameras capture your license plate and a bill is mailed to the registered vehicle owner at the higher Toll-by-Mail rate. Learn about all GWB payment methods.
E-ZPass vs Toll-by-Mail: Which Should You Use?
E-ZPass is the cheapest way to cross the George Washington Bridge. A passenger car with E-ZPass pays $14.79 during off-peak hours or $16.79 during peak hours. Without E-ZPass, the same crossing costs $23.30 via Toll-by-Mail, regardless of the time of day. A new Mid-Tier rate of $19.55 (introduced 6 July 2025) applies when an NY/NJ E-ZPass tag is improperly positioned and reads via plate match instead of transponder.
A five-day commuter makes 5 tolled crossings a week, not 10, because the westbound return is free: about 260 a year. On that volume the annual savings with E-ZPass range from roughly $1,693 to $2,213 compared to Toll-by-Mail, depending on whether you travel during peak or off-peak hours. E-ZPass transponders are available free or at low cost through participating agencies. See full E-ZPass rate details and how to sign up.
Peak vs Off-Peak Hours
The Port Authority charges higher E-ZPass rates during peak travel hours to help manage congestion. Peak hours are weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, plus Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. All other times are off-peak, including weekday midday hours, evenings after 8 PM, overnight, and weekend mornings and late nights.
Toll-by-Mail rates do not vary by time of day. The flat $23.30 rate applies at all times. This means the discount for crossing during off-peak hours is an exclusive benefit of using E-ZPass. Note that PANYNJ has approved a four-year phase-out of the off-peak discount starting January 2027: the off-peak rate will rise 50¢/year and equal the peak rate by 2030. See the full peak and off-peak schedule and phase-out plan.
How to Save Money on GWB Tolls
The simplest way to reduce your toll cost is to get E-ZPass. Beyond that, commuters can save by shifting their crossing time to off-peak hours, enrolling a plug-in EV or plug-in hybrid in the PANYNJ Green Pass Discount Plan (off-peak drops to $11.29 for enrolled Class 1 vehicles), or considering alternative crossings like the Tappan Zee Bridge for certain routes. Note that the old carpool discount ended when PANYNJ crossings went cashless: with no toll-booth staff to count occupants, there is no carpool rate. Read our complete guide to saving money on GWB tolls.
About the George Washington Bridge
Opened on October 25, 1931, the George Washington Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. Designed by engineer Othmar Ammann, the bridge spans 4,760 feet across the Hudson River. A lower level was added in 1962, increasing total capacity to 14 lanes (8 on the upper level, 6 on the lower level).
The bridge connects Interstate 95, the main north-south highway along the East Coast, and serves as a critical link for commuters, commercial trucks, and through-traffic between New England and the mid-Atlantic states. On an average day, approximately 284,000 vehicles cross the GWB. See GWB directions, lane information, and approach routes.
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Crossing comparisons
- GWB vs Lincoln Tunnel
- GWB vs Holland Tunnel
- GWB vs Mario Cuomo (Tappan Zee)
- Lincoln Tunnel toll rates
- Holland Tunnel toll rates
- Tappan Zee (Mario Cuomo) toll rates
- Goethals Bridge toll
- Outerbridge Crossing toll
- Bayonne Bridge toll
- Staten Island bridge tolls (all 4)
- Bronx-Whitestone Bridge toll
- Throgs Neck Bridge toll
- Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge toll
- Triborough (RFK) Bridge toll
- Queens-Midtown Tunnel toll
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the George Washington Bridge toll?
The 2026 George Washington Bridge toll for passenger cars is $16.79 with E-ZPass during peak hours, $14.79 with E-ZPass during off-peak hours, and $23.30 for Toll-by-Mail (drivers without E-ZPass). A new Mid-Tier rate of $19.55 applies to E-ZPass tags that are improperly positioned on NY/NJ accounts. Tolls are collected one way only, eastbound into New York City. Tariff effective 4 January 2026.
Do you pay the GWB toll both ways?
No. The George Washington Bridge toll is collected eastbound only, when entering New York. Driving westbound from New York into New Jersey is free. This one-way toll system applies to all Port Authority crossings between New York and New Jersey.
Is the GWB toll cheaper with E-ZPass?
Yes. E-ZPass saves you $6.51 to $8.51 per crossing compared to Toll-by-Mail. During off-peak hours, an E-ZPass passenger car toll is $14.79 versus $23.30 for Toll-by-Mail, a savings of $8.51. Because the bridge tolls eastbound only, a five-day commute is 5 tolled crossings a week, or 260 a year, so E-ZPass saves between $1,693 (always peak) and $2,213 (always off-peak).
Can you pay cash on the George Washington Bridge?
No. The George Washington Bridge is fully cashless. There are no staffed toll booths. If you drive through without E-ZPass, a camera photographs your license plate and a Toll-by-Mail bill is sent to the registered vehicle owner at the higher rate of $23.30 for passenger cars.
What are GWB peak and off-peak hours?
Peak hours are weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, plus Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. All other times are off-peak, including weekday midday (10 AM to 4 PM), evenings (after 8 PM), overnight hours, and weekend mornings before 11 AM and nights after 9 PM. PANYNJ does not publish holiday exceptions; the standard weekday or weekend schedule applies on holidays.
When was the last George Washington Bridge toll increase?
The most recent toll change took effect on 4 January 2026, raising passenger-car E-ZPass rates by 73 cents and Toll-by-Mail by 92 cents. Passenger car rates moved to $16.79 (E-ZPass peak), $14.79 (E-ZPass off-peak), $19.55 (Mid-Tier for improperly-positioned tags), and $23.30 (Toll-by-Mail). PANYNJ has also approved a four-year phase-out of the off-peak E-ZPass discount beginning January 2027, with the off-peak rate rising 50¢/year until it equals the peak rate by 2030.