Pennsylvania State Toll Guide
Everything you need to know
A Tourist’s Guide to Toll Roads in Pennsylvania
There’s no shortage of things to do in the Keystone State, but you may encounter Pennsylvania tolls along your route. Fortunately, Avis does more for you than provide excellent rates and convenient PA rental locations. Today, we’ll tell you how to pay Pennsylvania tolls, what to expect, and ensure your next trip is hassle-free.
How Do Tolls Work in Pennsylvania?
Tolls in Pennsylvania are managed through the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, which operates the Pennsylvania Turnpike, a major Pittsburgh toll that extends through the entire state. In Pennsylvania, tolls are only collected electronically via E-ZPass and Toll By Plate, allowing drivers to pay tolls without waiting or stopping at toll booths.
- Toll road systems: E-ZPass
- Accepted payment methods: Toll By Plate, toll tag/transponder
- Official resources:
Avis E-Toll Services
Tackle tolls in Pennsylvania with ease by choosing Avis e-Toll. With Avis, you won’t need to worry about purchasing an E-ZPass or paying more expensive Toll by Plate fees.
Our standard e-Toll service is just $6.95/day plus toll fees, so it’s perfect for shorter trips in Pennsylvania. Some renters prefer our e-Toll Unlimited service—pay an all-inclusive rate, no matter how many tolls you accrue.
Learn MoreMajor Tollways in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76)
- Direction: East-West
- Route: Begins in Lawrence County near the Ohio State line and ends in Philadelphia at the New Jersey State line
- Length: 360.09 miles (579.51 km)
- Speed Limit: 70 mph
- Along the Way: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Valley Forge, Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a 360-mile toll road that extends East-West across the state from the Ohio State line to the New Jersey state line. This toll road passes through major cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, offering direct routes that bypass much of the busy local traffic. (Source)
FAQs about Toll Roads in Pennsylvania
In a personal vehicle, you can pay for tolls in Pennsylvania using E-ZPass or Toll by Plate. Avis e-Toll service is how you pay for tolls in one of our rental cars. Whichever method you’re using, it works throughout Pennsylvania. FYI for personal car drivers, Toll by Plate tends to be more expensive than electronic tolling services.
Tolls in Pennsylvania begin in Lawrence County near the Ohio State line and end in Philadelphia at the New Jersey State line. The Pennsylvania Turnpike extends east-west and provides easy access to major cities and suburbs throughout the state.
Tolls in Pennsylvania are high due to extensive maintenance and improvement needs of the aging infrastructure of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The revenue generated from tolls funds critical upgrades, expansion projects, and debt costs associated with the turnpike to ensure safe and efficient travel for residents and visitors.
No, you do not need cash to pay for tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. In fact, Pennsylvania uses 100% electronic toll collection systems, so cash payments are not an option. You’ll need an E-ZPass or Avis e-Toll service to pay for tolls. Alternatively, you can use Toll by Plate if you drive your personal vehicle.
*Toll road information provided on this page is current as of June 2024. Toll road information is subject to change without notice.
