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== Virginia toll roads ==
 
  
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The following five stretches make up all the toll roads that lie within the state of Virginia:
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=== Dulles Toll Road ===
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Dulles Toll Road<ref>[http://www.dullestollroad.com/toll/toll-rates Dulles Toll Road]</ref>, in combination with Dulles Greenway<ref>[http://www.dullesgreenway.com/ Dulles Greenway]</ref> and Dulles Access Road, provide access to the Washington Dulles International Airport. The 8-lane Dulles Toll Road<ref>[http://www.dullestollroad.com/toll/toll-rates Dulles Toll Road]</ref> runs “outside” the Dulles Access Road. Dulles Toll Road<ref>[http://www.dullestollroad.com/toll/toll-rates Dulles Toll Road]</ref> and Dulles Access Road are maintained by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). The Dulles Greenway<ref>[http://www.dullesgreenway.com/ Dulles Greenway]</ref> is maintained by Macquarie Atlas Roads. 2-axle vehicles pay $3.25 toll at all the mainline toll plazas and $1.50 at all of the On/Off ramps along the Dulles toll road.
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=== Powhite Parkway ===
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> E-ZPass electronic toll collection with Express Lanes<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> VDOT, Transurban, Elizabeth River Crossings<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads regions<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> E-ZPass transponders, E-ZPass Flex, license plate billing
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Powhite Parkway<ref>[http://www.virginiadot.org/VDOT/Travel/asset_upload_file512_39190.pdf Powhite Parkway]</ref>, also SR 76, connects SR 288 in Chesterfield County with I-195 and SR 195 west of Downtown Richmond. The highway includes a pair of mainline barrier toll plazas and ramp toll plazas at most interchanges, all of which accept E-ZPass. Powhite Parkway Extension<ref>[http://www.virginiadot.org/travel/faq-toll.asp# Powhite Parkway Extension]</ref> begins at Jahnke Rd and is an extension of I-195 Powhite Parkway that takes you from Richmond into central Chesterfield County. 2-axle vehicles pay 75 cents toll on the mainline toll barrier, 25 cents on the mainline plaza – east &amp; west ramp, 25 cents on Route 60 ramp and 50 cents on the Courthouse Road ramp.
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=== Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">While E-ZPass isn't mandatory for all Virginia toll roads, it's highly recommended and required for Express Lanes. Some facilities offer cash options, while others are all-electronic tolling only.</p>
  
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Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway<ref>[http://www.chesapeakeexpressway.com/ Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway]</ref> runs from North Carolina NC-168 through the Chesapeake and Norfolk to end near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. It links I-64 in Chesapeake to North Carolina and the Outer Banks. On regular days, 2-axle vehicles pay $3 toll if paying with cash or E-ZPass. However, 2-axle vehicles pay $8 toll if paying with cash or E-ZPass during peak weekends (The period beginning 12:01 a.m. on Saturday through 12:00 midnight Sunday beginning the weekend before Memorial Day weekend to the weekend after Labor Day weekend). Chesapeake Expressway Discount Member Rate for 2-axle vehicles is 75 cents irrespective of regular days or peak weekends.
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Express Lanes:</strong> E-ZPass mandatory (I-95, I-495, I-395, I-66, I-64)</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Elizabeth River Tunnels:</strong> All-electronic tolling, E-ZPass or license plate billing</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Traditional toll roads:</strong> Mixed payment options (cash, credit, E-ZPass)</li>
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=== Downtown Expressway ===
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Downtown Expressway<ref>[http://www.rmtaonline.org/facilities/#downtown_expressway Downtown Expressway]</ref>, SR 195, connects the West End of Richmond with Downtown Richmond. Downtown Expressway has a mainline barrier toll plaza and ramp toll plazas at its interchanges with US-1 and US-301 and with US-60. 2-axle vehicles pay 70 cents toll on the mainline toll barrier, 35 cents on the 2nd Street ramps, and 30 cents on the 11th Street ramps.
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=== Pocahontas Parkway ===
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Pocahontas Parkway<ref>[https://pocahontas895.com/ Pocahontas Parkway]</ref>, also known as SR 895 or Pocahontas 895, connects the junction of I-95 and SR-150 in Chesterfield County with I-295 near Richmond International Airport. It contains the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge over James River, the only crossing on the river for six miles in either direction. 2-axle vehicles pay $4.50 toll at the mainline toll plaza and $2.60 toll at Laburnum Ave and Airport Drive ramps.
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Use <strong>Virginia Toll Calculator</strong> to calculate tolls and gas costs for all the toll roads in Virginia.  
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8f9fa;">$2.27-$4.38</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8f9fa;">+$4.66 processing fee</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8f9fa;">4.3% increase Jan 2025</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.27-$4.38</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">4.3% increase Jan 2025</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8f9fa;">$2.50-$4.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.50-$30+ (dynamic)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8f9fa;">$0.70-$1.10</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.00-$4.00</td>
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== Virginia toll bridges ==
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Light traffic:</strong> $0.50-$2.00 per trip</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Moderate traffic:</strong> $2.00-$8.00 per trip</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Heavy traffic:</strong> $8.00-$30+ per trip</li>
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The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge<ref>[http://www.roadstothefuture.com/Coleman_Bridge.html The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge]</ref> spans the York River between Yorktown and Gloucester Point. The bridge is the only public crossing of the York River, though SR-33 crosses both of its tributaries (the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers).
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== How are tolls calculated for trucks in Virginia ==
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Electronic toll gantries are installed throughout Virgnia's toll facilities hence a tag transponder is the preferred medium of toll payment. The toll tags accepted in Virginia are E-ZPass VA, a regular [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ez-pass-toll-tag E-ZPass] and [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/national-pass-toll-tag NationalPass]. Some places also accept '''cash''' and for others '''video toll''' is valid.
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<li>[[i-95-express-lanes|I-95 Express Lanes]] - Dynamic pricing from Springfield to Fredericksburg</li>
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<li>[[i-495-express-lanes|I-495 Express Lanes]] - Capital Beltway managed lanes</li>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ez-pass-va-toll-tag E-ZPass VA or E-ZPass Virginia] is an electronic tag transponder that you can install in your windshield to zoom through electronic toll gantries. You don’t need to stop to pay toll; it'll deduct automatically from your linked bank account.
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<li>Express Lanes free with 3+ occupants and E-ZPass Flex</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, but with significant time penalties during peak hours. Express Lanes can save 20-45 minutes during rush hour, while toll-free alternatives exist for all toll roads and bridges.</p>
  
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<li>[[us-toll|US Toll Roads]] - National toll road information</li>
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<li>[[i-95-express-lanes|I-95 Express Lanes]] - Dynamic pricing and HOV information</li>
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<li>[[elizabeth-river-tunnels|Elizabeth River Tunnels]] - Hampton Roads tunnel tolls</li>
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Virginia Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: E-ZPass electronic toll collection with Express Lanes
Operator: VDOT, Transurban, Elizabeth River Crossings
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Coverage: Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads regions
Technology: E-ZPass transponders, E-ZPass Flex, license plate billing

Do I Need E-ZPass for Virginia? 2025 Update

While E-ZPass isn't mandatory for all Virginia toll roads, it's highly recommended and required for Express Lanes. Some facilities offer cash options, while others are all-electronic tolling only.

Key Requirements:

  • Express Lanes: E-ZPass mandatory (I-95, I-495, I-395, I-66, I-64)
  • Elizabeth River Tunnels: All-electronic tolling, E-ZPass or license plate billing
  • Traditional toll roads: Mixed payment options (cash, credit, E-ZPass)

2025 Update: Elizabeth River Tunnels toll relief program expanded with $3.5 million in funding. Hampton Roads residents earning under $65,000 qualify for 50% discounts, while Norfolk and Portsmouth residents get 100% discounts.

Virginia Toll Costs: Current Rates

Virginia toll rates vary significantly by facility, vehicle type, and payment method. Express Lanes use dynamic pricing that adjusts based on traffic demand.

Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025)

Facility E-ZPass Rate Cash/License Plate 2025 Changes
Downtown Tunnel $2.27-$4.38 +$4.66 processing fee 4.3% increase Jan 2025
Midtown Tunnel $2.27-$4.38 +$4.66 processing fee 4.3% increase Jan 2025
Dulles Toll Road $2.50-$4.50 License plate billing All-electronic tolling
Express Lanes (I-95/495/395) $0.50-$30+ (dynamic) E-ZPass only Dynamic pricing continues
Powhite Parkway $0.70-$1.10 $0.75-$1.25 (exact change) Cash lanes limited hours
Chesapeake Expressway $2.00-$4.00 $2.00-$4.00 (cash) Member discount available

Express Lanes Pricing Structure

Express Lanes use dynamic pricing that adjusts every 6 minutes based on traffic demand:

  • Light traffic: $0.50-$2.00 per trip
  • Moderate traffic: $2.00-$8.00 per trip
  • Heavy traffic: $8.00-$30+ per trip
  • HOV 3+: Free with E-ZPass Flex set to HOV ON

How to Pay Virginia Tolls

Virginia offers multiple payment methods depending on the toll facility:

1. E-ZPass Electronic Systems:

  • Standard E-ZPass: $35 initial cost (credited to account, $15 immediate use)
  • E-ZPass Flex: Required for HOV/Express Lanes free travel
  • Auto-replenishment: Available for frequent users

2. Cash Payments:

  • Available on select roads (Powhite Parkway, Chesapeake Expressway, Coleman Bridge)
  • Exact change required during overnight hours
  • Limited hours of operation at toll booths

3. License Plate Billing:

  • Automatic for all-electronic facilities (Elizabeth River Tunnels, Dulles Toll Road)
  • Additional processing fees apply ($4.66 for ERT)
  • Invoice mailed to registered vehicle owner

Recent Changes (2025)

Elizabeth River Tunnels Relief:

  • Toll relief program expanded with $3.5 million funding in 2025
  • Hampton Roads residents earning under $65,000: 50% discount on up to 14 trips/week
  • Norfolk and Portsmouth residents: 100% discount effective December 2024
  • Tolls increased 4.3% in January 2025

Express Lanes Developments:

  • I-66 Express Lanes western extension opened for trucks
  • I-64 Express Lanes in Chesapeake began tolling March 2025
  • I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) opened August 2024
  • Dynamic pricing continues across all Express Lanes

Technology Updates:

  • E-ZPass Virginia now offers text/email notifications
  • Express Lanes mobile app enhanced with real-time pricing
  • One-time donation option added for DRIVE SMART Virginia

Regional Toll Information

Northern Virginia - Express Lanes Hub:

Richmond Area - Traditional Toll Roads:

Hampton Roads - Tunnel Network:

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily Express Lanes: $5-25 for typical Northern Virginia commutes
  • Hampton Roads tunnels: $4-9 per crossing (higher without E-ZPass)
  • Richmond area tolls: $1-5 per facility

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • Regular I-95/I-495 lanes (no tolls, slower during peak hours)
  • US-1, US-29, US-50 as alternatives to Express Lanes
  • Local streets and bridges where toll facilities exist

HOV/Carpool Benefits:

  • Express Lanes free with 3+ occupants and E-ZPass Flex
  • Motorcycles travel free on Express Lanes
  • Violating HOV rules can result in $1,000 fines

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Virginia tolls completely?

Yes, but with significant time penalties during peak hours. Express Lanes can save 20-45 minutes during rush hour, while toll-free alternatives exist for all toll roads and bridges.

What happens if I don't pay Virginia tolls?

Unpaid tolls result in violation notices with additional fees. Processing is handled by individual toll authorities, with penalties varying by facility. Payment options are available online at tollroadsinvirginia.com.

Do I need E-ZPass Flex for Express Lanes?

E-ZPass Flex is only required if you plan to use HOV mode for free travel with 3+ occupants. Standard E-ZPass works for paying tolls on Express Lanes.

How do I qualify for Elizabeth River Tunnels toll relief?

Hampton Roads residents earning under $65,000 qualify for 50% discounts. Norfolk and Portsmouth residents get 100% discounts. In-person enrollment required at E-ZPass centers with income and residency proof.

Why do Express Lanes tolls vary so much?

Express Lanes use dynamic pricing that adjusts every 6 minutes based on traffic demand to maintain free-flowing traffic. Prices increase during heavy congestion and decrease during lighter traffic periods.

Virginia vs. Neighboring States

State/Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Virginia E-ZPass + Express Lanes $0.50-$30+ (dynamic) 3 regions
Maryland E-ZPass + Express Lanes $0.50-$25 (dynamic) Baltimore-Washington
North Carolina NC Quick Pass $0.50-$8.00 Triangle area
West Virginia E-ZPass + cash $4.00-$12.00 WV Turnpike
Canada Provincial systems CAD $0.50-$15 Ontario, Quebec

Useful Links & Resources

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Official Resources:

  • E-ZPass Virginia: 1-877-762-7824
  • Express Lanes Customer Service: 1-855-495-LANE
  • Elizabeth River Crossings: 1-877-643-7368
  • Virginia Toll Payment Center: 1-888-860-9361


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