Florida Turnpike Toll Rates Calculator

Florida Turnpike Toll Rates Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate your toll costs on Florida's Turnpike Enterprise system based on distance, payment method, and vehicle type. Please note that actual tolls vary by specific entry and exit points; this tool provides a close estimate based on average per-mile rates.

SunPass (Transponder) – Lowest Rate Toll-By-Plate (Video Billing) – Higher Rate Cash (Limited sections only) – Highest Rate *Toll-By-Plate usually includes administrative fees.

2 Axles (Cars, Motorcycles, SUVs) 3 Axles (Cars with light trailer, some trucks) 4 Axles (Trucks, Vehicles with dual-axle trailers) 5+ Axles (Semi-trucks, heavy haulers)

Estimated Toll Cost

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function calculateTurnpikeToll() { // Get input values var milesStr = document.getElementById('ftMilesTraveled').value; var paymentMethod = document.getElementById('ftPaymentMethod').value; var axlesStr = document.getElementById('ftVehicleAxles').value; var resultDiv = document.getElementById('ftTollResult'); var totalCostDisplay = document.getElementById('ftTotalCost'); var breakdownDisplay = document.getElementById('ftCostBreakdown'); // Validate inputs var miles = parseFloat(milesStr); var axles = parseInt(axlesStr); if (isNaN(miles) || miles = 5) { axleMultiplier = 3.0; } // Calculate base toll var currentRatePerMile = 0; var additionalFees = 0; var feeMessage = ""; if (paymentMethod === 'sunpass') { currentRatePerMile = sunpassRatePerMile; } else if (paymentMethod === 'tollbyplate') { currentRatePerMile = tollByPlateRatePerMile; additionalFees = adminFee; feeMessage = " (Includes estimated administrative fees per invoice period)"; } else if (paymentMethod === 'cash') { currentRatePerMile = cashRatePerMile; feeMessage = " (Cash is only accepted at limited locations)"; } var calculatedToll = (miles * currentRatePerMile * axleMultiplier) + additionalFees; // Display results totalCostDisplay.innerHTML = "$" + calculatedToll.toFixed(2); var rateType = paymentMethod === 'sunpass' ? "SunPass" : (paymentMethod === 'tollbyplate' ? "Toll-By-Plate" : "Cash"); breakdownDisplay.innerHTML = "Based on " + miles.toFixed(1) + " miles for a " + axles + "-axle vehicle using the " + rateType + " rate" + feeMessage + "."; resultDiv.style.display = "block"; }

Understanding Florida Turnpike Tolls

The Florida Turnpike Enterprise operates a vast network of toll roads. Understanding how these tolls are calculated is essential for budgeting your trip across the state. The system primarily uses "All-Electronic Tolling" (AET), meaning cash is rarely accepted, and drivers pay via transponder or license plate readers.

1. Payment Methods: SunPass vs. Toll-By-Plate

The most significant factor affecting your toll rate is how you pay.

• SunPass (Recommended): This prepaid transponder system offers the lowest toll rates available. SunPass customers typically save roughly 25% compared to Toll-By-Plate customers and avoid monthly administrative fees.
• Toll-By-Plate: If you do not have a transponder, cameras capture your license plate, and a bill is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. This method charges a higher toll rate (the "cash rate equivalent") plus an administrative fee for processing the invoice, making it the most expensive option.
• Other Transponders: Florida accepts various other transponders, including E-ZPass, Peach Pass, NC Quick Pass, and LeeWay, usually billing at the same rate as SunPass.

2. Distance-Based Pricing

The Florida Turnpike generally operates on a distance-based system. The further you travel, the more you pay. You are effectively charged for the specific segments of the highway you utilize between entry and exit gantries.

3. Vehicle Class and Axles

Tolls increase significantly based on the size of the vehicle, determined by the number of axles. The base rate applies to standard 2-axle passenger vehicles. Additional axles act as multipliers on the base toll rate. For example, a 5-axle semi-truck will typically pay three to four times the toll of a standard car for the same distance.