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Tobi Opeyemi Amure

The Most Expensive Toll Road in Every State

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Driving across America isn’t just about filling up your gas tank. Sometimes, it’s the toll booths that’ll really take you for a ride. If you’ve ever hit a state line only to get smacked with a hefty fee just to keep moving, you’re not alone.

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Toll roads can catch even savvy drivers off guard, turning a routine road trip or daily commute into a budget-busting surprise. Below, you can learn which one is most expensive across all 50 states (if there are any, at all).

Alabama: Daphne-Fairhope Bridge — $2.75 each way. (A little bite for a big Gulf Coast shortcut.)
Alaska: Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel — $13 round trip (Your ticket to rugged adventure — plus, a rare Alaska toll!)
Arizona: No Major Tolls. (Enjoy the wide-open road — save for more desert snacks.)
Arkansas: No Tolls. (More for BBQ, none for the highway.)
California: I-110 ExpressLanes (L.A.) — $15+ at rush hour. (In L.A., speed comes at a premium.)
Colorado: I-70 Mountain Express Lanes — $8+ peak. (That Rocky Mountain view sometimes comes with sticker shock.)
Connecticut: No Tolls. (Scenic shoreline, toll-free.)
Delaware: I-95/Delaware Turnpike — $4 one way. (A “hello” or “goodbye” from the First State costs a few bucks.)
Florida: Florida Turnpike — $26.45 full trip. (You pay for that endless sun between Miami and Orlando.)
Georgia: I-85 Express — $13.95 at peak. (Beating Atlanta traffic? Time is money here.)
Hawaii: No Tolls. (Spend your dollars on sunset views and shaved ice.)
Idaho: No Tolls. (All open roads, all the time.)
Illinois: Chicago Skyway — $5.60 to cross. (Pricey city skyline, priceless pizza on the other side.)
Indiana: Indiana Toll Road — $13.50 to span the state. (Not cheap, not avoidable.)
Iowa: No Tolls. (Road trip cash goes further at the state fair.)
Kansas: Kansas Turnpike — $16 full ride. (You’ll notice it between Kansas City and Wichita.)
Kentucky: No Tolls. (All roads, no paywalls.)
Louisiana: Lake Pontchartrain Causeway — $5 southbound. (Long bridge, quick dent in your wallet.)
Maine: Maine Turnpike — $8 for the length. (The price you pay for pretty pines and coastal breezes.)
Maryland: Chesapeake Bay Bridge — $4 eastbound. (The fee before the beach day.)
Massachusetts: Mass Pike (I-90) — $7.65 end-to-end. (Boston to borders…for less than a Fenway beer!)
Michigan: Mackinac Bridge — $4 each way. (View’s worth the price.)
Minnesota: I-394 Express Lanes — $8 max. (To beat city traffic, sometimes you have to pay.)
Mississippi: No Tolls. (Leave your loose change for sweet tea and hush puppies.)
Missouri: No Tolls. (One less expense for BBQ lovers.)
Montana: No Tolls. (Free to roam under the Big Sky.)
Nebraska: No Tolls. (Use savings for coffee on those long prairie stretches.)
Nevada: No Tolls. (Save for the tables, not the turnpike.)
New Hampshire: Everett Turnpike — $2 max. (Token fee for a classic New England trip.)
New Jersey: N.J. Turnpike — $21.45 end-to-end. (The ticket to everywhere in the Garden State.)
New Mexico: No Tolls. (Scenic highways, wallet intact.)
New York: N.Y. Thruway — $28.05 end-to-end. (Plus, N.Y.C. crossings can hit $17+ each. Highway robbery? Sometimes it feels like it.)
North Carolina: Monroe Expressway — $2.54. (Shortcut through Charlotte, paid.)
North Dakota: No Tolls. (Save for gas — you’ll need it.)
Ohio: Ohio Turnpike — $20.50 full ride. (Budget for Buckeye country travel.)
Oklahoma: Will Rogers Turnpike — $11.25. (Straight shot, steady cost.)
Oregon: No traditional tolls. (A few bridge/express fees, but easy on your pocket.)
Pennsylvania: Turnpike — over $112 full length! (You could fly for less.)
Rhode Island: Newport Pell Bridge — $6 for non-residents. (Ocean views come at a price.)
South Carolina: Southern Connector — $3 max. (Greenville’s gateway isn’t free, but not scary.)
South Dakota: No Tolls. (More for Wall Drug donuts.)
Tennessee: No Tolls. (Spend elsewhere in the Volunteer State.)
Texas: L.B.J. Express — $20+ rush hour. (Deep in the heart of sticker shock.)
Utah: I-15 Express — $2 top rate. (Minimal fee for the fast lane.)
Vermont: Burke Mountain Toll Road — $20. (Scenic drive? Yes. Regular commuter road? Not really.)
Virginia: I-66 Express Lanes — $47+ at peak. (Sometimes, saving an hour costs half your gas budget.)
Washington: SR 520 Floating Bridge — $4.30 at rush hour. (Water views with a price tag.)
West Virginia: Turnpike — $4.25 total. (Not terrible, considering the mountain views.)
Wisconsin: No Tolls. (More cheddar for the cheeseheads.)
Wyoming: No Tolls. (Keep your bills for Yellowstone souvenirs.)