Pennsylvania Turnpike

Toll increase effective Jan. 4

The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s 2026 Toll Schedule started Jan. 4, with a 4% increase, the lowest rate increase since 2014, according to a press release dated Dec. 20, 2025.

“As in previous years, the increase will be used entirely to repay Act 44 debt service,” according to authorities.

The press release continues as follows. “In lieu of raising taxes for transportation, Act 44 of 2007, which was amended by Act 89 in 2013, obligated the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to assist in funding statewide ground transportation beyond PA Turnpike operations. Since 2008, the commission has provided more than $8 billion to the commonwealth for this purpose.”:

On the Pennsylvania Turnpike mainline and the Northeast Extension, where tolls are calculated per segment and distance traveled, the Act 44 increase moves the per-mile rate to $. 073 and the segment fee to $1.13.

On all other extensions, where the tolling infrastructure does not support a per-segment and distance traveled rate, the Act 44 increase will be a straight 4% increase to existing trips.

Toll rates round up to the nearest penny.

“In 2026, the most-common toll for a passenger vehicle will increase from $1.86 to $1.94 for E-ZPass customers and from $3.72 to $3.88 for Toll By Plate customers,” according to the press release.

Since Act 44 went into effect, the commission has maintained its toll increase schedule in accordance with the Act 44 Financial Plan. In 2027, toll increases will drop to 3.5% and to 3% by 2028.

Before Act 44, the Pennsylvania Turnpike only raised tolls five times in 64 years.

The PA Turnpike’s E-ZPass passenger toll rates are below the national average compared to other U.S. toll roads, bridges and tunnels.

E-ZPass customers receive the lowest toll rates, saving 50% compared to Toll By Plate rates. Motorists without an E-ZPass may download the PA TOLL PAY smartphone app and create an autopay account to earn a 15% discount on monthly Toll By Plate invoices, according to the press release.

Travelers can also plan travel expenses using the PA Turnpike’s online toll calculator feature. It factors system entry and exit points, vehicle class and payment method (E-ZPass or Toll By Plate) and highlights the cost difference.