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== West Virginia Turnpike ==
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The West Virginia Turnpike<ref>[https://transportation.wv.gov/Turnpike/travel_resources/Pages/Toll-Rates.aspx West Virginia Turnpike]</ref> is I-77 for its entire length as well as I-64 from Charleston to just south of Beckley. From Beckley, the road extends south to Princeton. West Virginia Turnpike offers discount programs for both personal and commercial vehicles. West Virginia toll calculator does not take discounts into account.
 
  
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== West Virginia toll bridges ==
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Mixed — E-ZPass + cash at WV Turnpike; electronic-only at Memorial Bridge Parkersburg<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> WV Turnpike (I-64/I-77, 88 miles); Memorial Bridge Parkersburg; Newell Bridge<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;">Technology:</strong> E-ZPass, MOV Pass, Pay-by-Plate, staffed cash booths (Turnpike)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> WV Parkways Authority (Turnpike); Parkersburg Bridge Partners (Memorial Bridge); Newell Bridge Commission
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        <td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Connects Belpre, Ohio, and Parkersburg, West Virginia, crossing the Ohio River. Alternate route to access U.S. Route 50 in Ohio from central Parkersburg. Accommodates two lanes of traffic.</td>
 
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You can calculate tolls to travel through the West Virginia Turnpike and toll bridges using the '''West Virginia Toll Calculator'''.
 
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== How are tolls calculated for trucks in West Virginia ==
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Tolls for trucks in West Virginia are calculated based on the number of axles on the truck, the type of vehicle, and whether the truck is using an E-ZPass transponder.
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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;">No — E-ZPass is not required on the WV Turnpike (cash still accepted), but it provides significant savings. The annual unlimited E-ZPass pass at $26.25 means you pay nothing per crossing after setup — just 6 round trips makes it cost-effective versus the $4.50 cash rate.</p>
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Trucks can use E-ZPass to pay tolls in West Virginia. E-ZPass users receive a discount on the base toll rate. Tolls can also be paid by mail or online. However, these methods do not offer a discount.
 
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Truckers can use our free '''Truck Toll Calculator''' to calculate accurate trip cost across West Virginia and other states of the US.
 
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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;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> For frequent users of the 88-mile Turnpike, the $26.25 annual unlimited E-ZPass passenger car pass is one of the best toll deals in the United States. Out-of-state E-ZPass transponders are accepted at standard per-crossing rates.</p>
  
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The calculator also shows the cheapest and fastest truck-compliant route options to your destination along with stoppages en route according to HOS.
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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;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2026 Update:</strong> Cash tolls increased to $4.50 on January 1, 2025 — the first increase since 2013. The Memorial Bridge Parkersburg (all-electronic) now charges $1.35 with MOV Pass/E-ZPass versus $4.50 Pay by Mail. Credit card payment is now accepted at WV Turnpike toll booths (new capability added in 2025).</p>
  
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You can pay tolls on West Virginia Turnpike via [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ez-pass-toll-tag E-ZPass], [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ez-pass-wv-toll-tag WV E-Zpass] or a [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/national-pass-toll-tag NationalPass] tag transponders or with '''cash'''.
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.93</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$26.25 (unlimited passenger car travel)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$5.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$3.58</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$7.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.60</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$15.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$12.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$21.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$16.80</td>
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The two toll bridges: '''Parkersburg Memorial Bridge and Newell Bridge accepts cash''' for toll payment. '''Neither of the toll bridges accept electronic payment''' through E-ZPass or any other tags.
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There are three (3) mainline toll plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike.  They are located at Chelyan (Toll Plaza C) at milepost 83, Pax (Toll Plaza B) at milepost 56, and Ghent (Toll Plaza A) at milepost 30.  There is also one (1) side toll located on Route 19 at the North Beckley Exit (Exit 48).
 
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<ul><li>A vehicle is recorded by the West Virginia Parkways Authority for failure to pay the specified toll using cash or an E-ZPass® account. </li><li>If the driver receives an Unpaid Toll Slip from a collector and does not pay within the 15 days allowed. </li></ul>
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In such a case the registered '''owner of the vehicle is mailed a Toll Violation Notice''' for the tolls and fees due.  
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<li>Annual unlimited passenger car pass: $26.25 — unlimited travel for a full year; accepted at all WV Turnpike toll plazas</li>
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<li>Per-crossing rate: $2.93 for passenger cars (35% below cash rate)</li>
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<li>Works on all E-ZPass facilities in 19+ partner states</li>
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=== How can a toll violation payment be made in West Virginia ===
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If you wish to '''pay by credit card''', you may contact the West Virginia Parkways Authority Customer Service Center by calling [tel:1-800-206-6222 1-800-206-6222] or you can go online<ref>[https://ezpasswv.com/DirectPayViolation.aspx online]</ref>.
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<li>Local electronic tag for the Memorial Bridge; $1.35 per Class 1 crossing; $40/month unlimited option</li>
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Alternatively, you can '''make a check or money order payable to West Virginia Parkways Authority''' and mail it along with the completed portion of the Toll Violation Notice to West Virginia Parkways Authority<ref>[https://transportation.wv.gov/Turnpike/EZPass/FAQ/Pages/Violation-Information.aspx#question1 West Virginia Parkways Authority]</ref>, Customer Service Center, P.O. Box 1469, Charleston WV 25325.
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<li>Cash accepted at all WV Turnpike toll plazas; $4.50 per crossing (passenger car)</li>
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<li>Credit card now accepted at Turnpike toll booths (new since 2025)</li>
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The E-ZPass WV, just like an [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ez-pass-toll-tag E-ZPass tag], is a tag transponder that allows you to pay tolls electronically on West Virginia Turnpike. Altough E-ZPass is also valid on these toll roads but a '''E-ZPass WV offer lower rates'''.
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cash toll increase (January 1, 2025):</strong> WV Turnpike passenger car cash rate increased from $2.50 to $4.50 — first increase since 2013. Annual E-ZPass unlimited pass remains $26.25.</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Credit cards now accepted at Turnpike booths (2025):</strong> All staffed toll plazas now accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.</li>
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With an E-ZPass WV installed in your vehicle, you need not need to stop to pay toll. The transponder is mounted on your vehicle’s windshield. When you travel on any toll road, thruway, tunnel or bridge, the transponder charges your E-ZPass WV account for the appropriate toll.
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You can register for an E-ZPass West Virginia online <ref>[https://transportation.wv.gov/Turnpike/EZPass/Pages/default.aspx Register for an E-ZPass West Virginia]</ref> and read about their various schemes.
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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. Out-of-state E-ZPass transponders are accepted at WV Turnpike toll plazas and at Memorial Bridge Parkersburg. You'll be billed at the per-crossing rate; you are not eligible for the $26.25 annual unlimited plan without a WV E-ZPass account.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">88-mile Turnpike + 2 bridges; cash + E-ZPass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$26.25/year unlimited (passenger car); $4.50 cash</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Coleman Bridge toll-free since Jan 2026; CBBT peak season 2026</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">241-mile Ohio Turnpike (I-90)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2.7% increase Jan 1 2026; $0.073/mile E-ZPass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">565-mile Turnpike; ORT (eastern PA); cashless</td>
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<li>[https://tollguru.com/west-virginia-toll-calculator West Virginia Toll Calculator] - Calculate E-ZPass and cash costs for WV facilities</li>
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<li>[https://www.wvturnpike.com WV Parkways Authority] - WV Turnpike E-ZPass enrollment, annual pass, and travel information</li>
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<li>[https://www.movpass.com MOV Pass] - Memorial Bridge Parkersburg account setup and payment</li>
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West Virginia Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Mixed — E-ZPass + cash at WV Turnpike; electronic-only at Memorial Bridge Parkersburg
Coverage: WV Turnpike (I-64/I-77, 88 miles); Memorial Bridge Parkersburg; Newell Bridge
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: E-ZPass, MOV Pass, Pay-by-Plate, staffed cash booths (Turnpike)
Operators: WV Parkways Authority (Turnpike); Parkersburg Bridge Partners (Memorial Bridge); Newell Bridge Commission

Do I Need E-ZPass for West Virginia? 2026 Update

No — E-ZPass is not required on the WV Turnpike (cash still accepted), but it provides significant savings. The annual unlimited E-ZPass pass at $26.25 means you pay nothing per crossing after setup — just 6 round trips makes it cost-effective versus the $4.50 cash rate.

Key Reality: For frequent users of the 88-mile Turnpike, the $26.25 annual unlimited E-ZPass passenger car pass is one of the best toll deals in the United States. Out-of-state E-ZPass transponders are accepted at standard per-crossing rates.

2026 Update: Cash tolls increased to $4.50 on January 1, 2025 — the first increase since 2013. The Memorial Bridge Parkersburg (all-electronic) now charges $1.35 with MOV Pass/E-ZPass versus $4.50 Pay by Mail. Credit card payment is now accepted at WV Turnpike toll booths (new capability added in 2025).

West Virginia Toll Costs: Current Rates (2026)

West Virginia Turnpike (I-64/I-77) Rates (2026)

Vehicle Class Cash Rate WV E-ZPass (per crossing) Annual E-ZPass Unlimited
Passenger cars / pickup trucks $4.50 $2.93 $26.25 (unlimited passenger car travel)
Cars with trailer / Motor homes (2–3 axles) $5.50 $3.58 $26.25 (included in annual pass)
2-axle trucks $7.00 $5.60 Commercial rates only
5-axle trucks $15.00 $12.00 Commercial rates only
6+ axle trucks $21.00 $16.80 Commercial rates only

Memorial Bridge Parkersburg Rates (2026)

Vehicle Class MOV Pass / E-ZPass Pay by Mail Monthly Unlimited
Class 1 (Cars, pickup trucks, SUVs) $1.35 $4.50 $40.00
Class 2 (2-axle trucks, large SUVs) $2.50 $6.50 Commercial rates

The Newell Bridge (Newell, WV — Chester, WV) accepts cash only at a small toll booth; rate approximately $0.75–$1.00 per 2-axle vehicle. No electronic tolling.

To calculate toll costs for the WV Turnpike and all West Virginia facilities, use the TollGuru West Virginia toll calculator:

How to Pay West Virginia Tolls

1. WV E-ZPass (Best for frequent Turnpike users):

  • Annual unlimited passenger car pass: $26.25 — unlimited travel for a full year; accepted at all WV Turnpike toll plazas
  • Per-crossing rate: $2.93 for passenger cars (35% below cash rate)
  • Works on all E-ZPass facilities in 19+ partner states
  • Order at wvturnpike.com or by phone

2. Out-of-State E-ZPass:

  • Accepted at WV Turnpike toll plazas at standard per-crossing rates (not eligible for annual unlimited plan)
  • Also accepted at Memorial Bridge Parkersburg

3. MOV Pass (Memorial Bridge Parkersburg):

  • Local electronic tag for the Memorial Bridge; $1.35 per Class 1 crossing; $40/month unlimited option
  • Out-of-state E-ZPass also accepted at Memorial Bridge

4. Cash / Credit Card (WV Turnpike):

  • Cash accepted at all WV Turnpike toll plazas; $4.50 per crossing (passenger car)
  • Credit card now accepted at Turnpike toll booths (new since 2025)
  • Cash only at Newell Bridge; Memorial Bridge is electronic-only (no cash)

Recent Changes (2026)

  • Cash toll increase (January 1, 2025): WV Turnpike passenger car cash rate increased from $2.50 to $4.50 — first increase since 2013. Annual E-ZPass unlimited pass remains $26.25.
  • Credit cards now accepted at Turnpike booths (2025): All staffed toll plazas now accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
  • Memorial Bridge Pay-by-Mail: $4.50 per trip without transponder versus $1.35 with MOV Pass/E-ZPass — strong incentive to use electronic payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WV annual unlimited E-ZPass worth it?

Yes, for anyone making more than 6 round trips per year. At $26.25 annually versus $4.50 per cash crossing, the break-even point is just 6 one-way trips (3 round trips). Regular commuters and truckers should enroll immediately.

Can I use my out-of-state E-ZPass in West Virginia?

Yes. Out-of-state E-ZPass transponders are accepted at WV Turnpike toll plazas and at Memorial Bridge Parkersburg. You'll be billed at the per-crossing rate; you are not eligible for the $26.25 annual unlimited plan without a WV E-ZPass account.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in West Virginia?

Yes. Motorcycles are classified as 2-axle passenger vehicles and pay the standard cash or E-ZPass rate on the Turnpike. The annual unlimited pass also covers motorcycles registered to the account.

Can I avoid the WV Turnpike?

Yes. US-119 and US-60 are parallel toll-free routes, but they add 45–90 minutes depending on origin and destination. For north-south travel through West Virginia, the Turnpike (I-77/I-64) is by far the most practical route.

West Virginia vs. Neighbouring States (2026)

State System Tag Notes
West Virginia 88-mile Turnpike + 2 bridges; cash + E-ZPass E-ZPass $26.25/year unlimited (passenger car); $4.50 cash
Virginia Express Lanes + fixed facilities; $200/month cap E-ZPass / E-ZPass Flex Coleman Bridge toll-free since Jan 2026; CBBT peak season 2026
Ohio 241-mile Ohio Turnpike (I-90) E-ZPass 2.7% increase Jan 1 2026; $0.073/mile E-ZPass
Pennsylvania 565-mile Turnpike; ORT (eastern PA); cashless E-ZPass $0.07/mile E-ZPass; no cash anywhere on Turnpike
Kentucky 2 Louisville bridges; RiverLink only RiverLink (E-ZPass compatible) Cashless; $4.00 account / $5.00 Pay by Plate (2-axle)

Useful Links & Resources

  • US Toll Guide - Complete guide to all 37 toll states
  • West Virginia Toll Calculator - Calculate E-ZPass and cash costs for WV facilities
  • WV Parkways Authority - WV Turnpike E-ZPass enrollment, annual pass, and travel information
  • MOV Pass - Memorial Bridge Parkersburg account setup and payment
  • WV Turnpike E-ZPass: 1-888-985-4253
  • Memorial Bridge Customer Service: (304) 420-4623

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