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Virginia Has the Most Expensive Interstate Road, Bridge and Tunnel Tolls per Mile

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Whether you’re a frequent commuter or an occasional traveler, tolls can quickly put a dent in your wallet. Depending on the state, you may pay much higher tolls, too.

The newest LendingTree study analyzes interstate and non-interstate roads, bridges and tunnels to determine the states with the highest average maximum fee per mile by type. We also offer tips on balancing tolls and your auto insurance bill.

  • Virginia’s maximum fee on interstate toll roads averages $3.27 a mile — significantly higher than any of the other 23 states analyzed. In fact, it’s 89.0% higher than in Pennsylvania, which has an average maximum fee of $1.73 a mile on interstate toll roads. Maine ($1.56) rounds out the top three. Conversely, Utah has the lowest maximum fee (averaging $0.03 a mile), followed by Massachusetts ($0.07) and Indiana ($0.08).
  • Virginia also has the highest average maximum fee per mile for interstate bridges and tunnels. Of the 12 states analyzed, Virginia’s average maximum fee for interstate bridges and tunnels is the highest, at $7.50 a mile. That’s more than $3.00 higher than the next state, New York, at $4.38. New Jersey ranks third at $3.72 a mile, while Florida ($0.07), Maryland ($0.39) and Delaware ($0.80) finish lowest.
  • Turning to non-interstate toll roads, New York and Vermont have significantly higher average maximum fees per mile among the 17 states analyzed. New York ($2.96) and Vermont ($2.50) are the only states with a maximum fee per mile that averages $2.50 or greater in this category. New Hampshire is in a distant third, at $1.09. Washington ranks lowest at a maximum fee per mile on non-interstate toll roads of $0.03, followed by Oklahoma ($0.07) and Florida ($0.16).
  • For non-interstate bridges and tunnels, Michigan has the highest average maximum fee per mile at a staggering $9.58. Nebraska ($8.97) and Missouri ($8.33) follow. Overall, 11 of the 22 states analyzed here have a maximum fee per mile of higher than $5.00 for non-interstate bridges and tunnels. On the other hand, Louisiana ($0.26), West Virginia ($0.63) and Ohio ($0.63) are the only states that charge an average maximum fee of less than $1.00 per mile.

What you need to know about our study

LendingTree researchers analyzed Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data to calculate each state’s average maximum passenger vehicle fee per mile. Researchers averaged the maximum passenger vehicle fee per mile for toll roads with available information in the following categories:

  • Interstate roads
  • Interstate bridges and tunnels
  • Non-interstate roads
  • Non-interstate bridges and tunnels

Interstate roads, bridges and tunnels are part of systems that cross state boundaries. While an interstate road, bridge or tunnel might not cross a state boundary itself, it should be part of an interstate system. Meanwhile, non-interstate roads, bridges and tunnels don’t cross state boundaries.

To calculate the maximum passenger vehicle fee for roads, bridges and tunnels, researchers divided the maximum fee for passenger vehicles by the toll facility’s length (in miles). Facilities without listed maximum fees weren’t included, nor were international roads, bridges or tunnels. Only roads with maximum fees for passenger vehicles were included.

Looking first at interstate toll roads, Virginia has the highest average maximum fee per mile. Here, the maximum fee averages $3.27 a mile — the only state at $2.00 or higher. That largely boils down to the Express Lane tolls on Interstate 66, where maximum fees for E-ZPass holders average $4.75 a mile during rush hour. (These Express Lanes have dynamic tolls depending on volume.) That’s the third-highest maximum fee per mile across the interstate toll roads analyzed.

Pennsylvania ranks second, with an average maximum fee of $1.73 a mile. Despite average maximum fees being 89.0% lower than in Virginia, it’s worth noting that Pennsylvania has the most expensive toll per mile in the U.S. on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

While there’s data on several sections of the turnpike, the bridge connecting the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the New Jersey Turnpike — considered an interstate toll road, per the FHWA — has an average maximum fee of $8.20 per mile. That’s the highest fee across interstate road tolls analyzed.

States with the highest/lowest average maximum passenger vehicle fee on interstate toll roads

RankStateAverage maximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1Virginia$3.27
2Pennsylvania$1.73
3Maine$1.56
4California$1.38
5Colorado$1.36
6Washington$0.71
7Texas$0.66
8Minnesota$0.63
9New York$0.58
10Georgia$0.49
11Oklahoma$0.45
12New Jersey$0.40
13Ohio$0.36
14Florida$0.27
15Maryland$0.24
16South Carolina$0.22
17Illinois$0.20
18Delaware$0.17
19Kansas$0.15
20West Virginia$0.14
20New Hampshire$0.14
22Indiana$0.08
23Massachusetts$0.07
24Utah$0.03

Source: LendingTree analysis of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) toll data. Note: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated.

Maine ($1.56) rounds out the top three. Two sections of the Maine Turnpike are largely responsible for this ranking, with per-mile fees reaching $5.00 in one spot and $2.38 in another — the second- and fourth-highest averages, respectively, across interstate tolls analyzed.

How might high tolls influence drivers? According to auto insurance expert and licensed insurance agent Rob Bhatt, regular toll users may be more strained financially.

“Broadly, higher tolls are one more thing that adds to the growing cost of vehicle ownership,” he says. “Gas prices have come down from their peaks, but they’re still high. Car insurance rates have seen pretty dramatic rises over the past few years. The costs of car maintenance and repairs have also shot up in recent years.”

These combined costs are putting significant pressure on household budgets. Unfortunately, those with the least resources are often impacted by these costs the most.

Conversely, Utah has the lowest average maximum fee per mile ($0.03) — though just one toll road was analyzed, the I-15 Express Lanes in Salt Lake City, which can account for the low fee here. This is a lengthy 71-mile road with an average maximum fee of $2.00. That’s followed by Massachusetts ($0.07 per mile) and Indiana ($0.08). Just two toll roads in Massachusetts and one in Indiana were analyzed.

All in all, 11 of the 24 states analyzed had average maximum toll fees of less than 30 cents a mile.

Toll facilities where maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile are highest and lowest, interstate road tolls

10 highest maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile by interstate road toll facility

RankStateToll facilityFromToMaximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1PennsylvaniaNew Jersey and Pennsylvania turnpikes bridgeDelaware River BridgeDelaware River Bridge$8.20
2MaineMaine TurnpikeScarborough I-95Portland I-295$5.00
3VirginiaI-66 Express LanesFairfax CountyArlington County$4.75
4MaineMaine TurnpikeFalmouth I-495Falmouth I-295$2.38
5ColoradoI-70 eastbound Mountain Express LaneU.S. 40SH 6$2.31
6TexasLBJ Express (I-35E Managed Lanes)I-35E, south of Valley View LaneI-35E, south of Loop 12$2.28
7CaliforniaI-110 ExpressLanesHarbor Gateway Transit CenterAdams Boulevard$2.15
8CaliforniaI-880/SR 237 Express ConnectorI-880SR 237$2.00
9CaliforniaI-10 ExpressLanesAlameda Street/Union StationI-605$1.96
10New YorkBerkshire SectionExit B1 (U.S. 9)Massachusetts line$1.88

Source: LendingTree analysis of FHWA toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. The chart listings are as provided by the FHWA, with light editing.

10 lowest maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile by interstate road toll facility

RankStateToll facilityFromToMaximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1UtahExpress Lanes (Salt Lake City)U.S. 6 (Spanish Fork)SR 126$0.03
1MaineMaine TurnpikeKitteryAugusta$0.03
3FloridaAlligator Alley (Everglades Parkway)East NaplesAndytown, U.S. 27$0.04
4OklahomaH.E. Bailey TurnpikeU.S. 62, south of Oklahoma CityU.S. 277, north of Lawton$0.05
4OklahomaWill Rogers TurnpikeTulsaMissouri state line$0.05
6OklahomaTurner TurnpikeOklahoma CityTulsa$0.06
6West VirginiaWest Virginia TurnpikeCharlestonPrinceton$0.06
6MaineMaine TurnpikeKitteryAugusta$0.06
9MassachusettsMassachusetts TurnpikeNew York state lineI-93 Boston$0.07
9IllinoisTri-State TollwayRussell Road (north terminus)SR 394 (south terminus)$0.07
9KansasKansas TurnpikeOklahoma state line18th Street, Kansas City$0.07

Source: LendingTree analysis of FHWA toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. The chart listings are as provided by the FHWA, with light editing. The Maine Turnpike from Kittery to Augusta includes urban and rural sections.

It’s not just interstate roads; Virginia also has the highest average maximum fee per mile on interstate bridges and tunnels. Of the 12 states analyzed, Virginia’s average fee for interstate bridges and tunnels is $7.50.

That’s based on just one tunnel: the Elizabeth River Downtown Tunnel, which is less than a mile long (the shortest of any tunnel analyzed). These high fees may be because the tunnel is operated through a public-private partnership by a private toll company, which may have fewer restrictions when setting tolls than government-operated toll roads.

It’s worth noting that toll prices for the tunnel have risen significantly, increasing by 10.5% for certain drivers in 2024. However, a toll relief program has been offered for eligible drivers, which will be in place until 2037.

New York follows, with maximum per-mile fees averaging $4.38. New Jersey ranks third, averaging $3.72 a mile. Notably, the Holland Tunnel and the George Washington Bridge have the highest maximum fees in both New Jersey and New York, averaging $10.13 and $8.51 per mile, respectively.

States with the highest/lowest average maximum passenger vehicle fee on interstate toll bridges and tunnels

RankStateAverage maximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1Virginia$7.50
2New York$4.38
3New Jersey$3.72
4Kentucky$2.89
4Indiana$2.89
6California$2.23
7Pennsylvania$1.74
8Massachusetts$1.28
9Michigan$0.91
10Delaware$0.80
11Maryland$0.39
12Florida$0.07

Source: LendingTree analysis of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. International bridges and tunnels weren’t included.

In what ways do high tolls on bridges or in tunnels impact drivers’ auto insurance? Insurance companies assess local risk factors when determining premiums for auto insurance. High toll costs could indicate higher traffic congestion, which could lead to more accidents — which may be more severe in tunnels or on bridges. Insurers might adjust premiums accordingly to reflect the increased risk.

On the other hand, Florida finishes lowest, averaging $0.07 per mile — the only state below 30 cents. Still, it’s worth noting that just one bridge was included in our analysis: the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which has an average maximum passenger fee of $1.25. Maryland ($0.39) and Delaware ($0.80) follow. Just two tunnels in Maryland and one bridge in Delaware were included in our analysis.

Toll facilities where maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile are highest and lowest, interstate bridge and tunnel tolls

10 highest maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile by interstate bridge and tunnel toll facility

RankStateToll facilityFromToMaximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1New Jersey/New YorkHolland Tunnel (2 tubes)Jersey City, N.J.New York, N.Y.$10.13
2New Jersey/New YorkGeorge Washington BridgeFort Lee, N.J.Manhattan, N.Y.$8.51
3VirginiaElizabeth River Downtown TunnelNorfolkPortsmouth$7.50
4New Jersey/New YorkGoethals BridgeElizabeth, N.J.Howland Hook, N.Y.$7.27
5New YorkVerrazzano-Narrows BridgeStaten Island, N.Y.Brooklyn, N.Y.$6.67
6New YorkBronx-Whitestone BridgeBronx, N.Y.Queens, N.Y.$4.21
7New YorkBrooklyn-Battery TunnelNew York, N.Y.New York, N.Y.$3.81
8CaliforniaCarquinez Bridge (2 bridges)Crockett, Calif.Vallejo, Calif.$3.75
9New YorkGovernor Mario M. Cuomo BridgeNyack, N.Y.Tarrytown, N.Y.$3.72
10New Jersey/PennsylvaniaDelaware Water Gap bridgeHardwick Township, N.J.Delaware Water Gap, Pa.$3.33

Source: LendingTree analysis of FHWA toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. The chart listings are as provided by the FHWA, with light editing.

10 lowest maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile by interstate bridge and tunnel toll facility

RankStateToll facilityFromToMaximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1FloridaSunshine Skyway BridgeSt. Petersburg, Fla.Terra Ceia, Fla.$0.07
2MarylandBaltimore Harbor Tunnel (2 tubes)East Baltimore, Md.Elkridge, Md.$0.33
3New Jersey/PennsylvaniaI-78 tollPhillipsburg, N.J., Pohatcong Township, N.J., and Alpha, N.J.Williams Township, Pa.$0.44
4MarylandFort McHenry Tunnel (4 tubes)Baltimore, Md.Baltimore, Md.$0.45
5New YorkNewburgh-Beacon BridgeNewburgh, N.Y.Beacon, N.Y.$0.56
6New Jersey/PennsylvaniaScudder Falls Bridge (I-295)Mercer County, N.J.Philadelphia, Pa.$0.68
7Delaware/New JerseyDelaware Memorial BridgeNew Castle, Del.Deepwater, N.J.$0.80
8New Jersey/PennsylvaniaWalt Whitman BridgeGloucester City, N.J.Philadelphia, Pa.$0.88
9MichiganMackinac BridgeMackinaw City, Mich.St. Ignace, Mich.$0.91
10CaliforniaSan Francisco-Oakland Bay BridgeSan Francisco, Calif.Oakland, Calif.$1.15

Source: LendingTree analysis of FHWA toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. The chart listings are as provided by the FHWA, with light editing.

As for non-interstate road tolls, New York and Vermont rank first and second by a wide margin, averaging $2.96 a mile in New York and $2.50 a mile in Vermont. That makes them the only two states with average maximum fees of $2.50 or greater on non-interstate roads.

In New York, the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Thruway Berkshire Section is largely responsible for high average tolls, at $4.99 a mile. In Vermont, just one road included in our analysis had a maximum fee: the Burke Mountain toll road, which has an average maximum passenger fee of $2.50 a mile.

New Hampshire ranks third, at $1.09 a mile. That’s largely due to Mount Washington Auto Road, which averages $3.68 a mile — the only non-interstate toll road in the state averaging more than 40 cents per mile. Mount Washington Auto Road is the oldest man-made tourist attraction in the U.S., which may account for these heavy tolls.

States with the highest/lowest average maximum passenger vehicle fee on non-interstate toll roads

RankStateAverage maximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1New York$2.96
2Vermont$2.50
3New Hampshire$1.09
4California$1.07
5Colorado$0.82
6Pennsylvania$0.72
7Illinois$0.65
8Virginia$0.47
9Delaware$0.34
10Maryland$0.32
11Texas$0.26
12North Carolina$0.23
13New Jersey$0.20
14South Carolina$0.17
15Florida$0.16
16Oklahoma$0.07
17Washington$0.03

Source: LendingTree analysis of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) toll data. Note: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated.

Washington ranks lowest, with just a $0.03 maximum fee per mile on non-interstate toll roads — though just one road was included in our analysis here: the SR 167 HOT Lanes, which are express lanes with variable tolls depending on traffic conditions. Oklahoma ($0.07) and Florida ($0.16) follow.

Toll facilities where maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile are highest and lowest, non-interstate road tolls

10 highest maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile by non-interstate road toll facility

RankStateToll facilityFromToMaximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1New YorkGov. Thomas E. Dewey Thruway Berkshire SectionI-87I-90$4.99
2New HampshireMount Washington Auto RoadSR 16 in Green’s GrantMount Washington summit in Sargent’s Purchase$3.68
3CaliforniaRoute 91 Express LanesOrange/Riverside county lineI-15$3.13
4VermontBurke Mountain toll roadTH 7Burke Mountain$2.50
5New YorkWhiteface Mountain Veterans’ Memorial HighwayWilmingtonWhiteface Mountain$2.20
6ColoradoPikes Peak toll roadTown of Cascade, U.S. 24, west of Colorado SpringsTop of Pikes Peak$2.11
7CaliforniaSR 237 Express LanesMathilda AvenueI-880$2.06
8New YorkProspect Mountain Veterans Memorial HighwayU.S. 9 (gate)Top of Prospect Mountain$1.69
9PennsylvaniaToll Road 576 (Southern Beltway) Findlay ConnectorPittsburgh International Airport, I-376 and PA 60U.S. Route 22$1.27
10ColoradoC-470, Kipling to I-25Kipling AvenueI-25$1.06

Source: LendingTree analysis of FHWA toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. The chart listings are as provided by the FHWA, with light editing.

10 lowest maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile by non-interstate road toll facility

RankStateToll facilityFromToMaximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1WashingtonSR 167, HOT lanesAuburn, Wash.Renton, Wash.$0.03
2OklahomaChickasaw TurnpikeSH 1 near AdaSH 7, west of Sulphur$0.04
3OklahomaCimarron TurnpikeI-35, east of EnidSand Springs$0.05
4OklahomaIndian Nation TurnpikeI-40 near HenryettaU.S. 70 near Hugo$0.06
4New JerseyGarden State ParkwayMontvaleCape May$0.06
6OklahomaMuskogee TurnpikeTulsa/Broken ArrowI-40 near Webbers Falls$0.07
6TexasPresident George Bush TurnpikeBelt Line Road, IrvingIH 30$0.07
6FloridaEast-West (Dolphin) ExpresswayI-95 and I-395HEFT$0.07
9VirginiaPowhite Parkway Extension (SR 76)Chippenham ParkwayRoute 288$0.08
9FloridaBeachline East (Central Florida Expressway)SR 520U.S. 1 at Cocoa$0.08

Source: LendingTree analysis of FHWA toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. The chart listings are as provided by the FHWA, with light editing.

Turning to non-interstate bridge and tunnel tolls, Michigan ranks first. Here, the maximum fee per mile averages $9.58. The Grosse Ile bridge is largely responsible for this ranking: Despite being just half a mile long, the average maximum fee here is $14.00 a mile. Like the Elizabeth River Downtown Tunnel in Virginia, the Grosse Ile is privately operated, which may impact high costs here.

Following behind, Nebraska ($8.97) and Missouri ($8.33) rank second and third, respectively.

Of the 22 states analyzed, 11 average a maximum fee of at least $5.00 per mile on non-interstate bridges and tunnels. Meanwhile, five average $8.00 or higher.

States with the highest/lowest average maximum passenger vehicle fee on non-interstate toll bridges and tunnels

RankStateAverage maximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1Michigan$9.58
2Nebraska$8.97
3Missouri$8.33
4New Jersey$8.16
5Kentucky$8.05
6Virginia$7.98
7Iowa$7.09
8Indiana$7.03
9New York$6.36
10Pennsylvania$5.76
11Alaska$5.20
12Washington$3.91
13Illinois$3.67
14Oregon$3.09
15Maryland$3.02
16California$2.38
17Rhode Island$1.82
18Massachusetts$1.60
19Florida$1.44
20Ohio$0.63
20West Virginia$0.63
22Louisiana$0.26

Source: LendingTree analysis of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. International bridges and tunnels weren’t included.

On the other hand, Louisiana ($0.26) ranks last, followed by West Virginia ($0.63) and Ohio ($0.63). Notably, these are the only states averaging maximum fees of less than $1.00 a mile.

Toll facilities where maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile are highest and lowest, non-interstate bridge and tunnel tolls

10 highest maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile by non-interstate bridge and tunnel toll facility

RankStateToll facilityFromToMaximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1VirginiaDominion Boulevard Veterans BridgeBainbridge Point RoadSampson Creek Road$35.00
2New Jersey/PennsylvaniaDingmans Ferry BridgeSandyston Township, N.J.Dingmans Ferry, Pa.$30.00
3New YorkAtlantic Beach BridgeAtlantic BeachReynolds Channel$20.00
4New JerseyGrassy Sound BridgeWildwood, N.J.Stone Harbor, N.J.$18.75
4New JerseyMiddle Thorofare BridgeWildwood, NJCape May, NJ$18.75
6New JerseyTownsends InletTownsends Inlet, N.J.Avalon, N.J.$14.42
7MichiganGrosse IleRiverview, Mich.Grosse Ile, Mich.$14.00
8Kentucky/IndianaEast End TunnelKY 841 (not part of I-265)KY 841 (not part of I-265)$13.47
9New JerseyCorsons Inlet BridgeOcean City, N.J.Strathmere, N.J.$13.39
10New Jersey/New YorkBayonne BridgeBayonne, N.J.Port Richmond, Staten Island, N.Y.$10.32

Source: LendingTree analysis of FHWA toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. The chart listings are as provided by the FHWA, with light editing.

10 lowest maximum passenger vehicle fees per mile by non-interstate bridge and tunnel toll facility

RankStateToll facilityFromToMaximum passenger vehicle fee per mile
1FloridaPinellas Bayway SystemSt. Petersburg, Fla.Mullet Key, Fla.$0.05
2LouisianaLake Pontchartrain CausewayNew Orleans, La.Mandeville, La.$0.13
3FloridaCard Sound BridgeMiami-Dade County, Fla.Steamboat Creek, Fla.$0.31
4New YorkKingston-Rhinecliff BridgeUlster, N.Y.Rhinecliff, N.Y.$0.44
5MarylandFrancis Scott Key BridgeHawkins Points, Md.Edgemere, Md.$0.55
6FloridaRickenbacker Causeway (SR 913)Miami, Fla.Key Biscayne, Fla.$0.58
7FloridaVenetian CausewayMiami, Fla.Miami Beach, Fla.$0.60
8CaliforniaSan Mateo-Hayward BridgeSan Mateo, Calif.Hayward, Calif.$0.61
9West Virginia/OhioParkersburg Memorial BridgeParkersburg, W.Va.Belpre, Ohio$0.63
10LouisianaAvery Island bridgeNot availableNot available$0.65

Source: LendingTree analysis of FHWA toll data. Notes: Only toll facilities in which a maximum passenger vehicle fee was available were evaluated. The chart listings are as provided by the FHWA, with light editing. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in March 2024 after a cargo ship rammed into it. The data from this study predates the collapse.

If you’re using toll roads often in your commute, you may struggle to balance auto insurance and tolls, but Bhatt cautions you shouldn’t try to cut any corners.

“It may be tempting to reduce your insurance coverage to save money, but you need to be careful,” he says. “Overpaying for insurance is annoying, but getting into an accident while underinsured can be financially devastating.”

Instead, here’s what he recommends:

  • Shop around. Bhatt recommends shopping around for car insurance every few years or anytime you feel overcharged to make sure you’re getting your best rate. “If it’s been more than three years since your last ticket or accident, you may qualify for lower rates now than when you last shopped,” Bhatt says. “In most states, your credit history is another big factor that insurance companies use to determine your rate. If your credit score has improved recently, you may also be able to get a better rate.”
  • Look into bundling insurance. “Bundling your car insurance with your home insurance policy usually gets you the best combined rate for both policies,” he says. “Make sure to ask each company you contact for quotes about other discounts that may be available.”
  • If tolls are unavoidable, consider carpooling with co-workers to save money. “If you’re the carpool driver, it’s usually worth the extra cost of increasing your liability limits and adding medical payments (MedPay) or personal injury protection (PIP) to your policy,” Bhatt says. “This gives you and your passengers more protection in an accident.”

LendingTree researchers analyzed Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) toll data as of Jan. 1, 2021 (the latest available via the FHWA). Researchers evaluated data for toll roads, bridges and tunnels by interstate and non-interstate systems.

Researchers then calculated each toll site’s maximum passenger vehicle fee per mile. Toll sites that didn’t have a maximum passenger vehicle fee weren’t evaluated.

Once each toll facility’s maximum passenger vehicle fee was calculated, researchers then found the average for each state for both road tolls as well as bridges and tunnels. These averages were then used to rank each state in the four different categories per mile.

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