New York State Thruway toll rates set to increase in January

WNYT – Drivers traveling on the New York State Thruway will pay more starting January 1, as the next round of toll increases takes effect.

Under the increase, New York E-ZPass customers will see the base toll rate rise from 4.5 cents to 4.9 cents per mile.

Drivers with out-of-state E-ZPass accounts and those paying through Tolls by Mail will face a higher rate of 8.6 cents per mile.

The increase is part of the Thruway Authority’s multi-year toll plan. The authority says toll revenue helps cover operating costs, debt and infrastructure improvements.

Drivers can estimate how much their trip will cost under the new rates using the New York State Thruway Authority’s Toll Calculator, which allows motorists to calculate tolls based on their entry and exit points.

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