GWB Toll on Weekends
All weekend hours are off-peak. E-ZPass cars pay $14.79 per eastbound crossing all day Saturday and Sunday.
Tariff effective 4 January 2026 | Verified 21 May 2026 | Source: Port Authority of NY and NJ
| Vehicle | Weekend Rate (E-ZPass) | Toll-by-Mail (same as weekday) |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger car (2 axle) | $14.79 | $23.30 |
| Motorcycle | $13.79 | $23.30 |
| Carpool 3+ (Green Pass) | $14.79 | $23.30 |
| 2-axle small truck | $43.34 | $51.34 |
| 3-axle truck | $65.01 | $77.01 |
| 4-axle truck | $86.68 | $102.68 |
| 5-axle truck | $108.35 | $128.35 |
| 6+ axle truck | $130.02 | $154.02 |
| Bus (10+ seats) | $16.00 | $30.00 |
Weekend = Off-Peak All Day
The Port Authority defines peak hours only for weekdays. There are no peak hours on Saturday or Sunday. From 12:00 AM Saturday through 11:59 PM Sunday, every eastbound crossing is billed at the E-ZPass off-peak rate (or the Toll-by-Mail rate, which does not vary by time).
This is a $2.00 per crossing saving over a peak weekday for cars, $3.00 for 3-axle trucks, $4.00 for 4-axle, and so on. For a recreational driver who crosses 2 to 4 times per weekend, the off-peak rate adds up to a meaningful discount over the year.
Weekend Traffic Patterns
The toll rate is the same all weekend, but traffic patterns vary. The heaviest weekend congestion at the GWB is typically:
- Saturday eastbound: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, shoppers and tourists heading into Manhattan
- Saturday westbound: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, returning leisure traffic
- Sunday eastbound: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, tourist arrivals
- Sunday westbound: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, end-of-weekend departures
None of this congestion affects your toll rate. You pay the off-peak rate regardless of how slow traffic is.
Friday Evening Boundary
Friday is a weekday, so peak hours apply Friday 6 to 10 AM and 4 to 8 PM at $16.79 for E-ZPass cars. Friday 8:00 PM onward is off-peak at $14.79. If you cross at 7:45 PM Friday you pay $16.79; if you cross at 8:15 PM you pay $14.79. The rate switch is exact, at the gantry clock.
Sunday-to-Monday transitions the other way: Sunday at 11:59 PM is off-peak ($14.79), Monday at 6:00 AM is peak ($16.79). The 6-hour gap (midnight to 6 AM) is overnight off-peak even on a weekday.
Holiday Weekends Are All Off-Peak
Major holidays that fall on a weekday are treated as off-peak. This includes:
- New Year Day (1 January)
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
- Independence Day (4 July)
- Labor Day (first Monday in September)
- Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
- Christmas Day (25 December)
So a Memorial Day Monday at 9:00 AM (normally peak) is billed at $14.79 for E-ZPass cars, the same as a Saturday. See full holiday schedule.
Off-Peak Phase-Out Coming 2027 to 2030
PANYNJ has approved a four-year phase-out of the off-peak E-ZPass discount starting January 2027. The off-peak rate will rise 50¢ per year:
- 2026 (current): $14.79
- 2027: $15.29 (+$0.50)
- 2028: $15.79 (+$0.50)
- 2029: $16.29 (+$0.50)
- 2030: $16.79 (= peak, discount eliminated)
Weekend rates are part of the off-peak schedule, so weekend tolls will also rise on this schedule. By 2030, weekend crossings will cost the same as peak weekday crossings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the George Washington Bridge toll on weekends?
Weekend GWB tolls are charged at the off-peak rate at all hours. For a passenger car with E-ZPass, the weekend toll is $14.79 per eastbound crossing, all day Saturday and all day Sunday. Toll-by-Mail stays at $23.30 with no weekend discount. Tariff effective 4 January 2026.
Is the GWB cheaper on Saturday and Sunday?
Yes, but only for E-ZPass holders. The off-peak E-ZPass rate of $14.79 applies all weekend, saving $2.00 per crossing vs the peak weekday rate of $16.79. Toll-by-Mail rates do not change for weekends, so non-E-ZPass drivers pay $23.30 whether it is Saturday morning or Tuesday rush hour.
Does the GWB have weekend peak hours?
No. The Port Authority does not define peak hours on Saturday or Sunday. All weekend crossings are billed at the E-ZPass off-peak rate. This applies even during heavy weekend tourist traffic (e.g. Saturday afternoon shopping crowds, Sunday evening returning beachgoers). The toll rate is the same regardless of actual congestion.
Is Friday night the same as a weekend toll on the GWB?
Partly. Friday is a weekday, so Friday peak hours (4:00 PM to 8:00 PM) still apply at $16.79 for E-ZPass cars. Friday 8:00 PM through Sunday midnight is off-peak at $14.79. So a Friday evening commuter who crosses at 7:30 PM pays peak ($16.79), but the same crossing at 8:30 PM pays off-peak ($14.79).
What about holiday weekends like Memorial Day or July 4th?
Major holidays are treated as off-peak even if they fall on a weekday. Memorial Day (Monday), Independence Day (whichever weekday it falls on), Labor Day (Monday), and Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year Day are all-day off-peak. So a Memorial Day Monday crossing at 8:00 AM pays $14.79 with E-ZPass, the same as a regular Sunday morning crossing.