Maryland State Toll Guide
Everything you need to know
A Tourist’s Guide to Toll Roads in Maryland
With Avis on your side, Maryland toll roads are no big deal. In this guide, we’ll provide you with vital information about tolls, including how to pay tolls in Maryland and where the toll roads go. Prepare for your upcoming trip by getting answers and finding the perfect Avis rental location today.
How Do Tolls Work in Maryland?
Maryland toll roads are designed to facilitate efficient traffic flow on key bridges, tunnels, and highways. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) oversees all tolls in Maryland and exclusively uses electronic toll collection systems, including E-ZPass, Pay-By-Plate, and video tolling. Some locations, such as express toll lanes on I-95, utilize dynamic pricing with fluctuating rates based on peak, off-peak, and overnight hours.
- Toll road systems: E-ZPass
- Accepted payment methods: Toll tag/transponder, Pay-By-Plate, Video Tolls
- Official resources:
Avis E-Toll Services
Avis e-Toll service is an affordable, hassle-free payment option for Baltimore tolls and other toll roads across the country. If you want e-Toll service, you have two choices to consider:
- Our standard e-Toll service, priced at just $6.95/day plus the cost of tolls, is perfect for short-term trips or when you won’t be using as many Maryland toll roads during your travels.
- Our e-Toll Unlimited service covers every toll road for a flat daily fee with a weekly fee cap. Plus, all charges are settled at the end of your rental—no waiting for a separate toll bill.
Major Tollways in Maryland
JFK Memorial Highway / I-95
- Direction: Northeast-Southwest
- Route: Begins near the Baltimore city line and ends in Delaware
- Length: 50 miles (80 km) (Source)
- Speed Limit: 55–65 mph (Source)
- Along the Way: Baltimore, Rosedale, White Marsh, Aberdeen
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, a segment of I-95 in Maryland, features express toll lanes for northbound travelers. The toll plaza is one mile north of the Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge. These optional lanes offer a faster travel experience, especially during peak traffic hours, and feature dynamic pricing based on the time of day. (Source)
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895)
- Direction: North-South
- Route: South shore of Patapsco River to north shore near Dundalk
- Length: 1.45 miles (2.33 km)
- Speed Limit: 50 mph
- Along the Way: Downtown Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Fairfield, Hawkins Point
The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel is a Baltimore toll road offering swift passage beneath the Patapsco River and connecting industrial areas south of Baltimore to the city’s northeastern neighborhoods. North of the tunnel, the route intersects with communities like Highlandtown. Southward, the tunnel leads to industrial zones associated with the Port of Baltimore. (Source)
William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge (US 50/301)
- Direction: East-West
- Route: Begins near Stevensville and ends near Annapolis
- Length: 4.35 miles (6.9 km)
- Speed Limit: 40–50 mph
- Along the Way: Annapolis, Cape Saint Claire, Stevensville
Commonly known as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge or Bay Bridge, the William Preston Lane Jr. Bridge spans the Chesapeake Bay, connecting the state’s eastern and western shores. This iconic structure facilitates direct travel between the capital city of Annapolis and eastern towns like Stevensville and coastal areas. Only eastbound travelers must pay tolls. (Source)
Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95)
- Direction: East-West
- Route: I-95 from the southern Baltimore to western Point Breeze
- Length: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
- Speed Limit: 55 mph
- Along the Way: Locust Point, Point Breeze, Canton
The Fort McHenry Tunnel is a key Maryland toll road that facilitates traffic along I-95 beneath Baltimore’s Patapsco River. The tunnel significantly streamlines travel between northern and southern Baltimore and further connects to major routes leading to the northeastern states and southern Maryland regions. As a vital part of the East Coast’s transportation network, it handles substantial daily traffic volumes, with travelers, commuters, and residents frequenting the tunnel. (Source)
FAQs about Toll Roads in Maryland
Tolls in Maryland can be paid using an E-ZPass toll tag/transponder, Pay-By-Plate (only available for non-rental cars at MD toll facilities), Video Tolling, and Avis e-Toll services. Pricing is cheapest when using E-ZPass or Avis e-Toll.
If you drive through a Maryland toll road without paying in a personal vehicle, you will receive a toll invoice by mail at the Video Tolling rate. If you fail to pay tolls in Maryland in an Avis rental car, you will automatically be enrolled in our e-Toll services.
Yes, you can use your Maryland E-ZPass toll tag/transponder when driving an Avis rental car. Just be sure to log into your E-ZPass account, navigate to the ‘Vehicles’ page, and choose ‘Add Vehicle’ to input your rental car information. Select the ‘Temporary License Plate’ slider to notify E-ZPass that you’re temporarily using a rental car.
*Toll road information provided on this page is current as of June 2024. Toll road information is subject to change without notice.
