The tariff that was in effect 5 January 2025 through 3 January 2026, including the Toll-by-Mail rise to $22.38 and the $18.72 Mid-Tier rate introduced mid-year on 6 July 2025. For current rates see 2026 toll rates.
| Vehicle | E-ZPass Peak | E-ZPass Off-Peak | Mid-Tier | Toll-by-Mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car (2 axle) | $16.06 | $14.06 | $18.72 (from 6 Jul) | $18.31 / $22.38 from 6 Jul |
| Motorcycle | $15.06 | $13.06 | $18.22 (from 6 Jul) | $18.31 / $22.38 from 6 Jul |
| Small truck (2 axle, dual rear) | $43.36 | $41.36 | $46.36 (from 6 Jul) | $49.36 |
| Large truck (3 axle) | $65.04 | $62.04 | $69.54 (from 6 Jul) | $74.04 |
| Truck (4 axle) | $86.72 | $82.72 | $92.72 (from 6 Jul) | $98.72 |
| Truck (5 axle) | $108.40 | $103.40 | $115.90 (from 6 Jul) | $123.40 |
| Truck (6+ axle, base) | $130.08 | $124.08 | $139.08 (from 6 Jul) | $148.08 |
| Bus (2 axle) | $18.00 | $15.50 | $23.00 (from 6 Jul) | $28.00 |
Rates as referenced in the GWB toll history. Source: PANYNJ "Proposed 2025 Toll and Fare Adjustments" schedule (adopted rates effective 5 January 2025; Mid-Tier and revised Toll-by-Mail effective 6 July 2025), cross-checked against the current PANYNJ toll page. The 2025 figures are a closed series and do not move; they were last checked against the Port Authority on 10 June 2026. The footer date on this site refers to the CURRENT tariff, which is a different thing and is read far more often.
| Rate | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-ZPass peak | $16.06 | $16.79 | +4.5% |
| E-ZPass off-peak | $14.06 | $14.79 | +5.2% |
| Mid-Tier | $18.72 (from 6 Jul) | $19.55 | +4.4% |
| Toll-by-Mail | $18.31 / $22.38 from 6 Jul | $23.30 | +4.1% |
From 5 January 2025 the GWB passenger-car toll was $16.06 with E-ZPass during peak hours and $14.06 with E-ZPass off-peak. Toll-by-Mail started the year at $18.31, then rose to $22.38 on 6 July 2025, the same date a new Mid-Tier rate of $18.72 launched for E-ZPass tags on NY/NJ accounts that were read via plate match rather than transponder. This 2025 schedule was superseded by the 4 January 2026 tariff, which raised the car rates to $16.79 peak, $14.79 off-peak, $19.55 Mid-Tier, and $23.30 Toll-by-Mail.
The 2025 tariff was in effect from 5 January 2025 through 3 January 2026. The new tariff that replaced it took effect 4 January 2026 and remains in force. The December 2024 PANYNJ board action that set the 2025 schedule also approved annual 25-cent increments (on top of the automatic CPI adjustment) for 2026 through 2028, and a phase-out of the off-peak discount scheduled for 2027 through 2030.
PANYNJ data indicated that roughly 9% of E-ZPass transactions were being read by license-plate cameras rather than by transponder, typically because the tag was improperly mounted, shielded, or low on battery. Those crossings were defaulting to the full Toll-by-Mail rate even though the driver had a valid E-ZPass account. The Mid-Tier rate ($18.72 for cars in 2025) was introduced 6 July 2025 as a middle ground: drivers with NY/NJ E-ZPass accounts whose tags weren't read get a discount on the Toll-by-Mail rate, but still pay more than the proper E-ZPass rate. The 2026 tariff raised it to $19.55.
Check the crossing date printed on the bill against the 2025 schedule. Each Port Authority schedule runs from a published effective date, and for a car the 2025 figures were: Toll-by-Mail $18.31 before 6 July 2025 and $22.38 from 6 July 2025 through 3 January 2026, or $18.72 Mid-Tier for a NY or NJ E-ZPass tag read by plate. A crossing from 4 January 2026 onward falls under the 2026 schedule. If the amount does not match the schedule for the date and payment type, the Port Authority's Office of the Toll Payer Advocate lists researching overcharged tolls among the issues it investigates. The two late-payment fees are flat amounts, $5 and $50 per unpaid toll, not a share of the toll.
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Toll schedule last read 24 October 2026