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Virginia State Toll Guide

Everything you need to know

A Tourist’s Guide to Toll Roads in Virginia

If you’re heading to the Old Dominion, there are several toll roads in Virginia you’ll need to know about. Fortunately, Avis is here to help with our informative Virginia toll roads guide. With Avis on your side, you’ll be better prepared for your upcoming trip.

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How Do Tolls Work in Virginia?

Toll roads in Virginia can be found throughout the state and help fund infrastructure, road maintenance, and improvements. The state uses a mix of traditional cash toll booths and electronic toll collection systems through E-ZPass. Virginia toll roads allow you to pay your tolls online later but with additional fees.

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Major Tollways in Virginia

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (US 13)

  • Direction: North-South
  • Route: Delmarva to Hampton Roads
  • Length: 17.6 miles (28.3 km)
  • Along the Way: Cape Charles, Chesapeake, Norfolk

This connected set of multiple bridges and tunnels across Chesapeake Bay could be considered a tourist attraction all on its own. Enjoy beautiful views of the bay and buy souvenirs at the North Toll Plaza, which has both a scenic overlook and a rest area. (Source 1) (Source 2)

Chesapeake Expressway (part of VA 168)

  • Direction: North-South
  • Route: Central Chesapeake to North Carolina border
  • Length: 12.06 miles (19.41 km)

Travelers wishing to venture to the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake often use this route. It also connects the southern side of the Chesapeake area to other major highways, including I-64 and I-464. (Source)

Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge (US 17)

  • Direction: North-South

The Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge crosses the Elizabeth River in the city of Chesapeake. Many drivers use it as an alternative to I-64. You may hear locals refer to it as “Steel Bridge.” Tolls are payable by E-ZPass, Avis e-Toll, or Pay-by-Plate. (Source) (Source 2)

Dulles Toll Road (VA 267)

  • Direction: East-West
  • Route: Falls Church to the start of the Dulles Greenway
  • Length: 14 miles (22.7 km) (Source)
  • Speed Limit: 55 mph
  • Along the Way: Washington Dulles International Airport, Reston, Tysons Corner, Falls Church

The Dulles Toll Road, part of State Route 267 (VA 267), is a vital transportation network connecting the Capital Beltway (I-495) in Fairfax County with the Dulles Greenway and the Washington Dulles International Airport. Tolls on this road can only be paid with E-ZPass, Pay by Plate, or an Avis e-Toll service, as cash is not accepted. (Source)

Dulles Greenway (VA 267)

  • Route: Dulles Toll Road near IAD to the Leesburg Bypass
  • Length: 12.53 miles (20.17 km)
  • Speed Limit: 65 mph (Source)
  • Along the Way: Leesburg, US-15N, Ashburn, Washington Dulles International Airport

The Dulles Greenway is a privately owned tollway that connects the northern end of the Dulles Toll Road with the Leesburg Bypass. The toll road provides nearby communities, including Leesburg and Ashburn, easy access to the Washington Dulles International Airport. Like the Dulles Toll Road, cash is not accepted, and drivers must pay for tolls via E-ZPass, Pay by Plate, or with an Avis e-Toll service. (Source)

Elizabeth River Tunnels (I-264, US 460 Alt., and US Highway 58)

  • Route: Norfolk to Portsmouth

Two tolled tunnels provide passage across the Elizabeth River between Norfolk and Portsmouth. The Downtown Tunnel crosses east-west between Olde Towne Portsmouth and Norfolk; to reach downtown Norfolk, travelers must continue north across the Berkley Bridge. The Midtown Tunnel connects the two cities further north on the Elizabeth River, stretching from the northern edge of Portsmouth to the historic Ghent District of Norfolk. (Source) (Source) (Source)

George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge (US 17)

  • Direction: North-South
  • Route: Yorktown to Gloucester Point
  • Length: 3,750 feet (1,140 m)

Travelers going north from Williamsburg or Newport News often drive across the Coleman Memorial Bridge. Tolls on Coleman Memorial Bridge are only collected for northbound travelers; anyone going south can drive across the York River for free. Outside of rush hour traffic, the bridge may close to through traffic to allow boats to pass through. (Source) (Source 2)

Powhite Parkway (VA 76)

  • Direction: Northeast-Southwest
  • Route: Brandermill to Richmond
  • Length: 13.04 miles (20.99 km) (Source)
  • Speed Limit: 60 mph (Source)
  • Along the Way: Richmond, Manchester, Rockwood

The Powhite Parkway Extension is a four-lane toll road on State Route 76 (SR-76) that provides a faster and more convenient way to travel to or from Richmond and outer communities like Rockwood, Manchester, and North Chesterfield. In addition to electronic payment methods, cash is accepted during manned booth hours, and exact change is always accepted. (Source) (Source2)

Pocahontas Parkway (VA 895)

  • Direction: Northeast-Southwest
  • Route: Starts at I-95 and ends at the interchange with I-295
  • Length: 9 miles (14.48 km) (Source)
  • Speed Limit: 60-65 mph (Source)
  • Along the Way: Richmond International Airport, I-295 Access, Bensley

Also known as State Route 895, the Pocahontas Parkway is a toll road in Virginia connecting the southeastern suburbs of Richmond, including the area near the Richmond International Airport, to I-95 south of the city. Acceptable payment methods include E-ZPass, an Avis e-Toll service, cash (exact change only), credit card, or debit card. (Source)

South Norfolk Jordan Bridge (SR 337)

  • Direction: East-West
  • Route: Portsmouth to Chesapeake over the Elizabeth River
  • Length: 5,000 feet (1,500 m)

The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, spanning the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, connects Portsmouth and Chesapeake, providing an alternative route to congested tunnels in the Hampton Roads area. Only electronic payment methods are used, such as E-ZPass, Pay by Plate, or an Avis e-Toll service. Cash and cards are not accepted, and there are no manned booths. (Source)

Virginia Express Lanes (I-495, I-66, I-95, I-395, and I-64)

Virginia’s Express Lanes are tolled lanes on interstates that also have regular, untolled lanes. If you drive in these lanes, you are electronically charged a toll in exchange for the privilege to drive a faster or less congested route. Most of the Virginia Express Lanes are in the DC Metro Area, aside from I-64, which is in the Hampton Roads region. (Source) (Source 2)

FAQs about Toll Roads in Virginia


You can pay Virginia toll roads using E-ZPass, an Avis e-Toll service, pay by plate (for an additional charge), or cash or card, where accepted. However, if you pass through an electronic toll road in Virginia in a rental car, you will automatically be enrolled in our e-Toll service.


Yes, you can bring your transponder and use it in a rental car, but you are responsible for registering the rental vehicle with the E-ZPass service. Alternatively, you can choose an Avis e-Toll service so you can skip the hassle of bringing your own transponder (and the risk of forgetting it in the rental car). (Source)


No. You must still pay most toll roads in Virginia on weekends. However, HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes are free during off-peak hours and on weekends. (Source)


*Toll road information provided on this page is current as of June 2024. Toll road information is subject to change without notice.