Most Expensive Toll Roads in the US

Map found on redditThis map shows the Most Expensive Toll Roads to Drive End-to-End in the US.  It is based on 2021 data, prices based on non-discount rates for passenger vehicles and excludes bridges, crossings, and tunnels.

In order they are:

1. Pennsylvania Turnpike: $112.91
2. New York Thruway: $28.05
3. Florida Turnpike: $26.45
4. Ohio Turnpike: $20.50
5. Texas State Hwy 130: $19.23
6. New Jersey Turnpike: $18.85

Here’s a brief summary of each of the six highways listed:

1. Pennsylvania Turnpike ($112.91)

• Length: Approximately 360 miles (580 km)
• Overview: One of the oldest toll roads in the U.S., stretching across Pennsylvania from Ohio to New Jersey. Known for its tunnels through the Appalachian Mountains and is vital for cross-state traffic. The high toll cost is reflective of its length and importance.
• Website: https://www.paturnpike.com/

2. New York Thruway ($28.05)

• Length: Approximately 570 miles (917 km)
• Overview: The Thruway is a toll road running from New York City through Albany and Buffalo to the Pennsylvania border. It includes sections of I-87 and I-90. It’s a crucial corridor for commercial traffic across the state.
• Website: https://www.thruway.ny.gov/index.shtml

3. Florida Turnpike ($26.45)

• Length: Approximately 309 miles (497 km)
• Overview: Also known as “The Mainline,” it runs from Miami to Central Florida, near Orlando. The road is heavily used by tourists traveling to attractions in Florida and offers an alternative to I-95.
• Website: https://floridasturnpike.com/

4. Ohio Turnpike ($20.50)

• Length: Approximately 241 miles (388 km)
• Overview: A major toll road that runs across northern Ohio, connecting Indiana and Pennsylvania. It’s part of I-80 and I-90, facilitating freight and passenger travel across the Midwest.
• Website: https://www.ohioturnpike.org/

5. Texas State Highway 130 ($19.23)

• Length: Approximately 130 miles (210km)
• Overview: Known for having one of the highest speed limits in the U.S. (85 mph), this toll road serves as an alternative route for avoiding Austin’s traffic. It connects I-35 near Georgetown to I-10 near Seguin.
• Website: https://www.mysh130.com/

6. New Jersey Turnpike ($18.85)

• Length: Approximately 117 miles (188 km)
• Overview: One of the busiest and most iconic highways in the U.S., it runs from the Delaware Memorial Bridge to New York City. The Turnpike is heavily used by both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, with separate car and truck lanes in certain sections.
• Website: https://www.njta.com/

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