GWB Overnight Toll
Cars pay the off-peak rate overnight: $14.79 with E-ZPass, 8:00 PM through 6:00 AM weekdays and 9:00 PM through 11:00 AM weekends. Trucks have a separate, lower overnight rate from $40.34, Sundays to Thursdays 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Tariff effective 4 January 2026 | All rates verified 2 October 2026 | Source: Port Authority of NY and NJ toll schedule
Two Different Overnight Answers
The Port Authority tariff treats overnight crossings two ways, and which one applies to you depends entirely on your vehicle class.
Cars, motorcycles, trailers and buses have no overnight rate. They pay off-peak, which already covers the overnight hours. On weekdays the off-peak window starts at 8:00 PM and runs through 6:00 AM the next morning. From 6:00 AM the weekday morning peak resumes (6 to 10 AM peak, 10 AM to 4 PM off-peak, 4 to 8 PM peak, 8 PM to 6 AM off-peak again). Crossing at 3:00 AM costs a car exactly what crossing at 11:00 AM on a Tuesday costs.
Trucks in Classes 2 to 6 do have one, and it is cheaper than off-peak. The tariff carries a dedicated overnight column for these classes, headed "Overnight Hours for Trucks": Sundays to Thursdays, 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning. Note the window: it excludes Friday and Saturday nights, and it starts two hours later than the car off-peak window. An E-ZPass tag on a New York or New Jersey account is required to get it.
Truck Overnight Rates (Classes 2 to 6)
These are the rates the overnight column publishes, next to the off-peak and peak rates the same truck would pay at any other hour.
| Vehicle | Overnight | Off-peak | Peak | Saved vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck (2 axle, dual rear)Saves $5.00 vs peak | $40.34 | $43.34 | $45.34 | $5.00 |
| Truck (3 axle)Saves $7.50 vs peak | $60.51 | $65.01 | $68.01 | $7.50 |
| Truck (4 axle)Saves $10.00 vs peak | $80.68 | $86.68 | $90.68 | $10.00 |
| Truck (5 axle)Saves $12.50 vs peak | $100.85 | $108.35 | $113.35 | $12.50 |
| Truck (6+ axle, base rate)Saves $15.00 vs peak | $121.02 | $130.02 | $136.02 | $15.00 |
Class 6 rates are the base for six axles. Beyond six, the Port Authority adds $20.17 per axle overnight, against $21.67 off-peak and $22.67 at peak. Full truck and commercial rate table.
Vehicles With No Separate Overnight Rate
For these classes the overnight column reads N/A in the tariff, so the off-peak rate is the overnight rate.
| Vehicle | Overnight (= off-peak) | Peak | Saved vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car or SUV (2 axle, single rear)Saves $2.00 vs peak | $14.79 | $16.79 | $2.00 |
| MotorcycleSaves $2.00 vs peak | $13.79 | $15.79 | $2.00 |
| Car or bike + trailer (3+ axle)Saves $2.00 vs peak | $28.59 | $30.59 | $2.00 |
| Mini bus, under 32 ftSaves $4.20 vs peak | $16.80 | $21.00 | $4.20 |
| Bus, 32 ft or longerSaves $4.60 vs peak | $18.40 | $23.00 | $4.60 |
| Bus or mini bus (3+ axle)Saves $5.00 vs peak | $20.00 | $25.00 | $5.00 |
Toll-by-Mail has no time-of-day discount in any class: a car without a tag is billed $23.30 at 3:00 AM exactly as at 3:00 PM. Weekends have their own shape rather than none: Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM is peak, and the rest of the weekend is off-peak, so Saturday at 2:00 AM and Sunday at 4:00 AM are both off-peak while Saturday at 2:00 PM is not.
Why Overnight Crossings Are Faster
Traffic is lightest from approximately 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM. During this window, the GWB typically flows at full speed with no congestion. A crossing that takes 30+ minutes during peak rush hour takes 3 to 5 minutes overnight.
For a car the timing decision is only about the clock, not the bill: 8:30 PM and 3:30 AM are both off-peak at $14.79. For a truck the two line up, which is presumably the point of the overnight column. A Class 5 semi that leaves at 9:30 PM on a Tuesday pays $108.35; the same run half an hour later pays $100.85 and meets less traffic. Over 260 crossings a year that timing is worth $1,950.
Overnight Lane Closures
The Port Authority schedules maintenance and inspection work overnight to minimise impact on commuters. Typical overnight closures reduce the bridge from 14 to 10 or 12 lanes for several hours, usually weeknights 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Both eastbound and westbound directions may have closures.
The toll rate does not change during closures. The $14.79 off-peak car rate and the Class 2 to 6 truck overnight rates both apply regardless of lane availability. If you have a flexible schedule, check the PANYNJ traffic feed (panynj.gov/bridges-tunnels/en/traffic-conditions.html) before an overnight crossing to confirm lane status.
Overnight Approach Routes
Eastbound overnight access to the GWB is via Interstate 95, Interstate 80, US Route 46, or the Palisades Interstate Parkway. All approach roads are typically light-traffic overnight. The toll plaza is on the New York anchorage side.
Westbound overnight is free (no toll). The Trans-Manhattan Expressway connector from the Cross-Bronx Expressway and the Henry Hudson Parkway feeds onto the bridge westbound.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GWB toll overnight?
It depends on the vehicle, because the Port Authority publishes two different overnight answers. A passenger car with E-ZPass pays the off-peak rate of $14.79 overnight: there is no separate car overnight rate, because off-peak already covers the overnight hours (weekdays 8:00 PM through 6:00 AM, weekends 9:00 PM through 11:00 AM). Trucks in Classes 2 to 6 have their own published overnight rate, which is lower than off-peak: a 2-axle truck pays $40.34 and a 5-axle semi $100.85 when crossing Sundays to Thursdays, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Tariff effective 4 January 2026.
When does the overnight off-peak window start?
For cars and motorcycles, off-peak begins at 8:00 PM on weekdays and runs through 6:00 AM the next morning. So a Tuesday crossing at 9:00 PM pays the off-peak rate, and so does a Wednesday crossing at 5:00 AM. The peak window resumes at 6:00 AM weekdays. On weekends the overnight off-peak window is longer: 9:00 PM through 11:00 AM the next morning, with weekend peak running 11 AM to 9 PM. The separate truck overnight window is narrower and does not run on Friday or Saturday nights: it is Sundays to Thursdays, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Is the GWB overnight toll cheaper than the day rate?
Yes, and by more for trucks than for cars. A car saves $2.00 overnight, because the overnight hours are billed off-peak at $14.79 instead of the peak $16.79. A truck saves twice over, because its overnight rate undercuts even off-peak: a 5-axle semi pays $100.85 in the overnight window against $108.35 off-peak and $113.35 at peak, a $12.50 saving per crossing. Toll-by-Mail has no time-of-day discount at all, so a car without a tag pays $23.30 at 3 AM just as at 3 PM.
Do trucks get a separate overnight toll rate on the GWB?
Yes. The Port Authority tariff carries a dedicated overnight column for Classes 2 through 6, priced below the off-peak rate, and it applies Sundays to Thursdays from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following morning. The rates are $40.34 (2 axle), $60.51 (3 axle), $80.68 (4 axle), $100.85 (5 axle) and $121.02 (6+ axle base, plus $20.17 per axle beyond six). An E-ZPass tag on a New York or New Jersey account is required. Cars, motorcycles, trailers and buses are not in the overnight column and pay off-peak overnight.
What is the lowest-traffic time to cross the GWB?
Traffic is lightest from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, particularly Sunday night through Thursday night. Crossings during this window typically take just a few minutes with no delay. For a car the toll is the same off-peak $14.79 whether you cross at 9 PM or 3 AM, so the only gain is travel time. For a truck the two overlap: the 10 PM to 6 AM overnight rate sits inside the quietest hours, so a Sunday-to-Thursday night run is both the cheapest and the fastest crossing of the week.
Are GWB lanes closed overnight?
Sometimes. The Port Authority schedules overnight lane closures for maintenance and inspection, typically reducing the bridge from 14 to 10 or 12 lanes for several hours. These closures are usually weeknights 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The toll is unchanged during closures. Check the PANYNJ traffic feed before an overnight crossing to confirm lane status.