Delaware State Toll Guide
Everything you need to know
A Tourist’s Guide to Toll Roads in Delaware
The First State is a treasure trove of coastal wonders, sandy beaches, and family-friendly attractions. Planning a trip is exciting, and Avis is here to help you prepare with information you’ll need on Delaware tolls. With Avis on your side, finding the perfect Delaware rental location and navigating prominent Delaware toll roads is no big deal, ensuring a hassle-free journey.
How Do Tolls Work in Delaware?
Delaware tolls are collected on key highways for road maintenance and infrastructure improvements. The state uses a combination of electronic toll collection and traditional cash payment methods. Major Delaware toll roads include portions of I-95 and Delaware Route 1, which features three toll plazas (Newark, Dover, and Biddles).
- Toll road systems: E-ZPass
- Accepted payment methods: Cash at main toll plazas, toll tag/transponder
- Official resources:
Avis E-Toll Services
When you rent from Avis, you are welcome to drive on toll roads in Delaware and neighboring states. We offer two e-Toll services, and you can choose the option you prefer when you book.
Our standard e-Toll service is just $6.95/day plus the price of tolls, perfect for shorter trips to the First State. For extended vacations and extensive travel, go with our e-Toll Unlimited toll service—a flat fee covers all the tolls you drive through.
Learn MoreMajor Tollways in Delaware
Newark Toll Plaza (I-95)
- Speed Limit: 65 mph (Source)
- Nearby: Newark, University of Delaware, Christiana Mall, White Clay Creek State Park
The Newark Toll Plaza is a key Delaware toll collection point on I-95 near Newark. This toll plaza facilitates travel along one of the busiest highways in the northeast area of the state, serving as a gateway for motorists entering or leaving Delaware. It also plays a crucial role in managing traffic flow between major cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore, making it an essential stop for travelers.
Like all main toll plazas in Delaware, drivers can use cash or E-ZPass lanes, with E-ZPass lanes facilitating faster, stop-free travel. (Source)
Biddles Toll Plaza (Delaware Route 1)
- Speed Limit: 15–45 mph, depending on lane selection payment method
- Nearby: Historic Odessa, Blackbird State Forest, Lums Pond State Park, Middletown
The Biddles Toll Plaza is located on Delaware Route 1 near Middletown. It’s a crucial point for toll collection on the state’s primary north-south highway. This toll plaza facilitates travel between the northern parts of Delaware, including Wilmington and the Delaware Memorial Bridge, and southern destinations like Dover and many popular Delaware beaches. As an essential component of the state’s transportation network, the Biddles Toll Plaza supports local commutes and longer-distance travel. (Source)
Dover Toll Plaza (Delaware Route 1)
- Speed Limit: 15–45 mph, depending on lane selection payment method
- Nearby: Dover, Dover International Speedway, First State Heritage Park, Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village
The Dover Toll Plaza is located on Delaware Route 1, just north of Dover, the capital of Delaware. Like the Biddles Toll Plaza, this toll plaza supports northern and southern Delaware traffic flow. If you travel from the southernmost part of the First State to the northernmost portion, you’ll likely encounter both the Biddles and Dover toll plazas along your journey. (Source)
FAQs about Toll Roads in Delaware
If you miss a Delaware toll in your personal vehicle, you'll receive a violation notice by mail. You can pay for your violations online using the violation number listed in the letter. However, if you go through an E-ZPass lane in an Avis rental, you’ll automatically be enrolled in our e-Toll service if you haven’t already enrolled.
Depending on your route, you may encounter Delaware toll roads when traveling into Maryland. For example, the Newark Toll Plaza is a commonly visited toll plaza when traveling to Maryland via I-95. However, you can avoid toll roads by taking other, potentially longer routes.
No, cash isn’t required to pay Delaware tolls. The state also uses an electronic toll system, providing stop-free travel along toll roads. You can traverse tolls using electronic payments with an E-ZPass toll tag/transponder or one of our Avis e-Toll services for hassle-free, faster travel.
*Toll road information provided on this page is current as of June 2024. Toll road information is subject to change without notice.
