GWB Toll with Out-of-State E-ZPass
Tags from any of 19 E-ZPass states pay the same $16.79 peak car rate. The Mid-Tier $19.55 does NOT apply to out-of-state tags.
Tariff effective 4 January 2026 | Verified 21 May 2026 | Source: Port Authority of NY and NJ, E-ZPass IAG
E-ZPass Member States (Accepted at GWB)
| State | Issuing Agency | Mid-Tier Eligible at GWB |
|---|---|---|
| New York | NYS Thruway Authority | Yes ($19.55) |
| New Jersey | NJ Turnpike Authority | Yes ($19.55) |
| Pennsylvania | PA Turnpike Commission | No |
| Massachusetts | MassDOT | No |
| Maryland | MDTA | No |
| Delaware | DelDOT | No |
| Virginia | VDOT | No |
| West Virginia | WV Parkways Authority | No |
| North Carolina | NCDOT | No |
| Maine | Maine Turnpike Authority | No |
| New Hampshire | NHDOT | No |
| Vermont | Vermont Agency of Transportation | No |
| Rhode Island | RIDOT | No |
| Connecticut | CTDOT | No |
| Ohio | Ohio Turnpike Commission | No |
| Indiana | Indiana Toll Road | No |
| Illinois | Illinois Tollway | No |
| Kentucky | RiverLink (KY/IN) | No |
| Florida | SunPass (limited interoperability) | No |
Interoperability Across 19 States
E-ZPass is administered by the Interagency Group (IAG), a consortium of toll agencies across 19 northeastern and midwestern states. Every member tag is read at the toll facilities operated by every other member, at the agreed-upon per-crossing rate. The Port Authority of NY and NJ is a member, and the GWB is a participating toll facility.
This interoperability means a PA, MA, MD, or IL E-ZPass works at the GWB exactly the same way a NY or NJ tag works. The tag is read by the same overhead gantry, the rate is the same, the timing window for peak/off-peak is the same.
Why Mid-Tier $19.55 Skips Out-of-State Tags
The $19.55 Mid-Tier rate launched 6 July 2025 to incentivise NY and NJ E-ZPass holders to mount their transponders correctly. The rate applies when a NY or NJ tag is improperly positioned and the toll is billed via license plate match instead of direct transponder read.
For out-of-state E-ZPass tags, PANYNJ does not have direct access to the plate-to-account lookup of the issuing agency in the same automated way. If an out-of-state tag fails to read, the system falls through directly to Toll-by-Mail ($23.30 for cars). There is no intermediate Mid-Tier billing tier for out-of-state plates.
Florida SunPass: Limited Interoperability
SunPass (Florida) has been working toward full E-ZPass interoperability and is now accepted on most E-ZPass roads including PANYNJ facilities. Coverage is steadily expanding. If you have a SunPass and plan to cross the GWB, confirm current status with the SunPass website before relying on it. Many drivers in the Florida-to-Northeast corridor maintain both a SunPass and an E-ZPass to cover all toll roads.
What About California FasTrak?
The California FasTrak system is not interoperable with E-ZPass at the GWB. A FasTrak transponder will not be read at the Port Authority gantry. If you drive a FasTrak-equipped vehicle east, you would pay Toll-by-Mail at the GWB ($23.30 for cars), or get an E-ZPass for the trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my out-of-state E-ZPass on the George Washington Bridge?
Yes. E-ZPass is interoperable across 19 member states. A tag issued in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Illinois, or any other E-ZPass state works on the George Washington Bridge at the standard E-ZPass rate ($16.79 car peak / $14.79 off-peak). Your home agency bills you, but the per-crossing toll is identical to NY and NJ E-ZPass holders. Tariff effective 4 January 2026.
Does the $19.55 Mid-Tier rate apply to out-of-state E-ZPass?
No. The Mid-Tier $19.55 rate (effective 6 July 2025) applies only to NY and NJ E-ZPass tags that are improperly positioned. Out-of-state E-ZPass tags either read correctly at the full $14.79/$16.79 rate, or fail to read and incur the $23.30 Toll-by-Mail rate. There is no intermediate Mid-Tier billing for out-of-state tags.
Is a PA E-ZPass cheaper than a NY E-ZPass at the GWB?
No. The per-crossing GWB toll is identical regardless of the issuing state. A PA Turnpike E-ZPass pays the same $16.79 car peak rate as a NY or NJ E-ZPass. The savings difference between states is at the account level (monthly fees, balance thresholds, replenishment terms), not at the per-toll level.
Do I need a separate NY or NJ E-ZPass if I already have one from another state?
No. Your existing E-ZPass from any of the 19 member states works on the GWB and all other Port Authority crossings. There is no benefit to getting a second tag. In fact, having two transponders in the same vehicle can confuse the toll gantry and cause double charges or read failures. Use the single tag you already have.
How does billing work with an out-of-state E-ZPass at the GWB?
The PANYNJ gantry reads your transponder and records the toll. The toll data is sent to your home agency (e.g. PA Turnpike Commission for a PA E-ZPass), which debits your prepaid balance. You see the GWB charge on your home E-ZPass statement, alongside any other tolls. The transaction shows as a Port Authority toll at the relevant rate ($16.79 or $14.79 for a car).