I've typically never had to worry about tolls much in my life, but next week I'm taking a trip up to Boston, and they seem fairly unavoidable. So, is there any easy way for me to figure out how much these tolls will be so I can make sure I have enough cash on me?
Figuring out tolls for a trip?
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Well, I'm thinking of going this route on the way up: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=...tz6z57jiTGAzPSCsAfS-Q&dirflg=t&mra=ls&t=m&z=6
It seems to avoid most (all? I'm not really sure what "partial toll road" means, to be honest) tolls. Plus it seems to spend a lot of the time next to the ocean, so it might be a pretty drive.
On the way back, might go this way: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=...d2nA-ymrMtz6z57jiTGAzPSCsAfS-Q&mra=ls&t=m&z=7
Which has a lot more tolls, but it's faster.
Hopefully those links work all right.
It seems to avoid most (all? I'm not really sure what "partial toll road" means, to be honest) tolls. Plus it seems to spend a lot of the time next to the ocean, so it might be a pretty drive.
On the way back, might go this way: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=...d2nA-ymrMtz6z57jiTGAzPSCsAfS-Q&mra=ls&t=m&z=7
Which has a lot more tolls, but it's faster.
Hopefully those links work all right.
The links worked fine.
95 in MA has no tolls, but Route 90/Mass Turnpike does. Between NJ and Bedford, it shouldn't run more than $20 if you take 90. I don't recall going through a toll in RI or CT(it's been a while), but you'll definitely hit them in NJ and NY. I can't tell you too much about PA because I never went more than 2 hours past Philly, but I never hit a toll there.
95 in MA has no tolls, but Route 90/Mass Turnpike does. Between NJ and Bedford, it shouldn't run more than $20 if you take 90. I don't recall going through a toll in RI or CT(it's been a while), but you'll definitely hit them in NJ and NY. I can't tell you too much about PA because I never went more than 2 hours past Philly, but I never hit a toll there.
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But the OP might not travel all that often, and isn't there a yearly fee or something for EZPass?
[quote name='detectiveconan16']But the OP might not travel all that often, and isn't there a yearly fee or something for EZPass?[/QUOTE]
Depends on which state he buys one from. I think NJ is free, NY has an annual fee, and MA switches from free to a monthly fee(like 50 cents) every few years, but provides discounts on certain tolls. It's been a while since I've looked this stuff up, so I might be out of date.
edit: OP, if there's no fee in your state, you should consider getting one. You'll appreciate it when passing through NYC and NJ. For serious.
Depends on which state he buys one from. I think NJ is free, NY has an annual fee, and MA switches from free to a monthly fee(like 50 cents) every few years, but provides discounts on certain tolls. It's been a while since I've looked this stuff up, so I might be out of date.
edit: OP, if there's no fee in your state, you should consider getting one. You'll appreciate it when passing through NYC and NJ. For serious.
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[quote name='dohdough']Depends on which state he buys one from. I think NJ is free, NY has an annual fee, and MA switches from free to a monthly fee(like 50 cents) every few years, but provides discounts on certain tolls. It's been a while since I've looked this stuff up, so I might be out of date.
edit: OP, if there's no fee in your state, you should consider getting one. You'll appreciate it when passing through NYC and NJ. For serious.[/QUOTE]
I think NJ has a real small fee like a dollar a month or maybe less. Dohdough is right, Most NJ EZ pass toll boths you can go through at 65 MPH. On busy travel weekends you could easily shave 30 min off your time.
edit: OP, if there's no fee in your state, you should consider getting one. You'll appreciate it when passing through NYC and NJ. For serious.[/QUOTE]
I think NJ has a real small fee like a dollar a month or maybe less. Dohdough is right, Most NJ EZ pass toll boths you can go through at 65 MPH. On busy travel weekends you could easily shave 30 min off your time.
E-ZPass is a godsend in NY and NJ. There is a $1 a month fee in NY but I run through $100 a month (basically $5 bridge toll 20 business days a week when I go to work) so the fee is hardly an issue.
Not only do you save time waiting in line but you get discounts too (the bridges I cross normally cost $12 but E-ZPass reduces it to around $5).
Not only do you save time waiting in line but you get discounts too (the bridges I cross normally cost $12 but E-ZPass reduces it to around $5).
I'm assuming from WV's EZ Pass site that he can grab one at the DMV, toll plazas, and tourist info centers, so plenty of time.
The first time I drove to Philly from Boston, I didn't have a pass because I figured I wouldn't hit that much traffic because I was going during off times during the week. I was in for a huge surprise because I hit traffic at every single toll plaza while watching people with a pass zoom right by. It put an extra hour on my drive. I sure as
I had one for my next trip...LOLZ
The first time I drove to Philly from Boston, I didn't have a pass because I figured I wouldn't hit that much traffic because I was going during off times during the week. I was in for a huge surprise because I hit traffic at every single toll plaza while watching people with a pass zoom right by. It put an extra hour on my drive. I sure as
I had one for my next trip...LOLZThanks for all the info.
[quote name='dohdough']I'm assuming from WV's EZ Pass site that he can grab one at the DMV, toll plazas, and tourist info centers, so plenty of time.
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I thought about EZ pass yesterday. It's pretty confusing since every state has their differences. According to the WV website, it seems that you can only get it through the mail, but I could be wrong.
How does it work exactly? I thought you had to have charged with the necessary funds ahead of time, but does it work more like a credit card where you can get a bill at a later time?
Considering I'm going up there for a job interview, in the event that I do get it, I could be doing this trip more often.
[quote name='dohdough']I'm assuming from WV's EZ Pass site that he can grab one at the DMV, toll plazas, and tourist info centers, so plenty of time.
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I thought about EZ pass yesterday. It's pretty confusing since every state has their differences. According to the WV website, it seems that you can only get it through the mail, but I could be wrong.
How does it work exactly? I thought you had to have charged with the necessary funds ahead of time, but does it work more like a credit card where you can get a bill at a later time?
Considering I'm going up there for a job interview, in the event that I do get it, I could be doing this trip more often.
[quote name='ChibiJosh']Thanks for all the info.
I thought about EZ pass yesterday. It's pretty confusing since every state has their differences. According to the WV website, it seems that you can only get it through the mail, but I could be wrong.
How does it work exactly? I thought you had to have charged with the necessary funds ahead of time, but does it work more like a credit card where you can get a bill at a later time?
Considering I'm going up there for a job interview, in the event that I do get it, I could be doing this trip more often.[/QUOTE]
The WV faq was a little funny with the wording so you'll just have to call them up yourself or stop by a DMV.
The pass works by charging it up when you get it an then you can add more money on your own or have it automatically fill itself when it runs low. How long are you going to be in the area for if it's for an interview?
[quote name='Kendro']You load the account with a credit card and it takes the funds away as you go through tolls. I think $25 was the minimum to get started. Might not be worth it if you never use a toll ever again.[/QUOTE]
True. I hardly use mine any more, but when I do, I tend to blow close to $40 a trip.
I thought about EZ pass yesterday. It's pretty confusing since every state has their differences. According to the WV website, it seems that you can only get it through the mail, but I could be wrong.
How does it work exactly? I thought you had to have charged with the necessary funds ahead of time, but does it work more like a credit card where you can get a bill at a later time?
Considering I'm going up there for a job interview, in the event that I do get it, I could be doing this trip more often.[/QUOTE]
The WV faq was a little funny with the wording so you'll just have to call them up yourself or stop by a DMV.
The pass works by charging it up when you get it an then you can add more money on your own or have it automatically fill itself when it runs low. How long are you going to be in the area for if it's for an interview?
[quote name='Kendro']You load the account with a credit card and it takes the funds away as you go through tolls. I think $25 was the minimum to get started. Might not be worth it if you never use a toll ever again.[/QUOTE]
True. I hardly use mine any more, but when I do, I tend to blow close to $40 a trip.
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