Class 1: 2-Axle Passenger Vehicle
Class 2: 2-Axle Dual Rear Tires
Class 3: 3-Axle Vehicle
Class 4: 4-Axle Vehicle
Class 5: 5-Axle Vehicle
Class 6: 6-Axle+ Vehicle
E-ZPass (Off-Peak/Standard)
Cash / Toll-by-Plate
Estimated Toll Amount:
$0.00
*Rates are estimates based on standard mileage tariffs and may vary by specific bridge/connector fees.
How to Calculate New Jersey Turnpike Toll Rates
The New Jersey Turnpike (NJT) is one of the busiest toll roads in the United States, stretching from the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the south to the George Washington Bridge in the north. Unlike flat-rate toll roads, the NJ Turnpike uses a ticket-based system (or entry/exit recording via E-ZPass) where your total cost depends on how far you travel and what type of vehicle you are driving.
Factors Influencing Your Toll Cost
Entry and Exit Points: The NJ Turnpike is divided into numbered interchanges. The further the distance between your entry and exit points, the higher the toll.
Vehicle Classification: Tolls are categorized by vehicle size and number of axles. A standard passenger car (Class 1) pays significantly less than a 5-axle commercial tractor-trailer (Class 5).
Payment Method: Drivers using E-ZPass typically receive a discount compared to those paying via Cash or Toll-by-Plate. Furthermore, E-ZPass users may benefit from "Off-Peak" pricing during specific hours.
NJ Turnpike Vehicle Classes Explained
Class
Description
Common Examples
Class 1
2-Axle Passenger
Sedans, SUVs, Pickup Trucks, Motorcycles
Class 2
2-Axle Dual Rear Wheels
Delivery Vans, Larger Pickup Trucks (Dualies)
Class 3-6
Multi-Axle Commercial
Buses, Box Trucks, Semi-Trailers
Example Calculations (Class 1 Passenger Vehicle)
To help you budget your trip, here are a few common routes and their approximate toll costs for a standard passenger car using E-ZPass:
Interchange 1 to Interchange 18 (Full Length): Approximately $18.85 (Cash) or $14.15 (E-ZPass).
Interchange 9 (New Brunswick) to Interchange 14 (Newark): Approximately $4.50.
Interchange 4 (Mt. Laurel) to Interchange 11 (Woodbridge): Approximately $9.20.
Why Use an NJ Turnpike Toll Calculator?
Planning your travel expenses is vital for both daily commuters and long-distance travelers. By using a calculator, you can decide whether it is more cost-effective to take the Turnpike or seek alternative routes like Route 1 or I-295. Additionally, it highlights the significant savings available to E-ZPass account holders, which can reach up to 25-30% per trip.
function calculateNJToll() {
var entry = parseFloat(document.getElementById('entryPoint').value);
var exit = parseFloat(document.getElementById('exitPoint').value);
var vClass = parseFloat(document.getElementById('vehicleClass').value);
var payment = parseFloat(document.getElementById('paymentMethod').value);
var distance = Math.abs(exit – entry);
// Base rate logic: ~0.165 cents per mile for Class 1 Cash
// This is a simplified linear model of the NJT tariff
var baseRatePerMile = 0.165;
// Minimum toll check (NJT usually has a minimum interchange jump)
if (distance === 0) {
document.getElementById('tollDisplay').innerHTML = "$0.00";
document.getElementById('njtResult').style.display = "block";
return;
}
// Calculate raw toll
var tollTotal = (distance * baseRatePerMile) * vClass * payment;
// Add a base service fee (NJT has a minimum base even for short hops)
var minToll = 1.50 * payment;
if (tollTotal < minToll) {
tollTotal = minToll;
}
// Final adjustment for realistic upper bounds (Max full length is ~20.00 for Class 1)
// If it's the full length (114 miles), it should hit roughly $18-20 for cash
var formattedToll = tollTotal.toLocaleString('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
});
document.getElementById('tollDisplay').innerHTML = formattedToll;
document.getElementById('njtResult').style.display = "block";
}