North Carolina Toll Roads, Turnpike and NC Quick Pass
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North Carolina toll roads
The Triangle Expressway[1] is the toll roads in North Carolina. The Triangle Expressway consists of two parts: The Triangle Parkway and the Western Wake Freeway. The Triangle Parkway extends from NC 147 in Durham County to NC 540 in Morrisville in Wake County. The Western Wake Freeway continues along to Holly Springs. You cannot use cash to pay tolls. You either need to install a Tag in your car to use the NC Quick Pass, or you can pay using Bill by Mail. Toll rates differ for each mainline and ramps depending on vehicle type, number of axles and mode of payment (NC Quick Pass/Bill by Mail).
North Carolina toll calculator can help you calculate tolls and gas expenses for cars, trucks, trailers, buses, RVs, and motorcycles for the Triangle Expressway.
Triangle Expressway Virtual Tour
How do I pay toll
Pay via NC Quick Pass or Bill By Mail[2] system. You can also use your E-ZPass. Cash is not allowed on any toll road in North Carolina.
Payment methods for North Carolina toll roads
You can use install NC Quick Pass or E-ZPass tag. Else you will receive a video toll Bill by Mail. North Carolina toll calculator calculates tolls for NC Quick Pass and Bill by Mail. Since you cannot pay tolls using cash, the toll calculator displays Cash tolls as NA.
If you have further questions. please reach out to in a new tab) NC Quick Pass[3] customer service center at 877-7MY-PASS (877-769-7277).
You can also download our free app from Google play store or the App Store. Both, our website calculator and apps, are totally free for all vehicles types.
How to pay missed toll in North Carolina
In North Carolina, it's crucial to pay a missed toll within 30 days of the invoice date to avoid additional charges. Failure to do so results in a processing fee and civil penalty. If you suspect an error in the toll charge, you have the option to dispute it.
Bill by Mail
If you do not have a NC Quick Pass[4], you can pay tolls by Bill by Mail[5]. When you travel on a toll road without a transponder, your license plate will be photographed and a bill will be mailed to you. You can pay the bill online, by mail, or by calling the NC Turnpike Authority.
Online Payment
You can also pay missed tolls online through the NC Quick Pass website. You will need to enter your license plate number and the date and time of your missed toll. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
If you wish to see toll costs at each toll plaza on the route that you traveled, we suggest you using TollGuru Trip Calculator. You can also download our free app from Google play store or the App Store. Both, our website calculator and apps, are totally free for all vehicles types.
How are tolls calculated for trucks
Tolls for trucks in North Carolina are calculated based on the number of axles on the truck and the mode of payment.
- Number of axles: Trucks with 2 axles pay the lowest tolls, and trucks with 5 axles pay the highest tolls.
- Mode of payment: Trucks that use NC Quick Pass pay lower tolls than trucks that pay by bill by mail.
North Carolina truck toll calculator can help you calculate tolls and gas expenses for all truck classes in North Carolina.
What is NC Quick Pass
NC Quick Pass[6], like E-ZPass on the east coast toll roads, is an electronic tag that you can install in your windshield to zoom through electronic toll gantries. NC Quick Pass customers receive a discounted toll rate.
What is Bill By Mail
Bill By Mail[7] is the Video tolling system. When the vehicle passes through the toll zone, an overhead camera captures a video image of the license plate. The registered owner of the vehicle receives a bill.
If the bill is not paid within 30 days from the date of the bill, it may escalate to include fees, civil penalties, DMV registration holds and/or submittal to a collection agency.
North Carolina tolling agencies and contacts
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority[8] manages Triangle Expressway toll payments. For any questions about toll payment methods or your toll bill please get in touch with respective agency.
Calculate tolls for North Carolina and other states in the US
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