View the interactive graphic below on how toll roads assist in transportation needs.
Content Modified from IBTTA (International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association)
Paying For Tolls
Florida’s Turnpike System roads are constructed, operated and maintained through toll revenues collected from our customers. Every vehicle pays a toll that is generally based on the distance of the trip and the number of axles on the vehicle. Customers can choose to pay their tolls electronically using SunPass (the preferred method), another interoperable transponder, cash or TOLL-BY-PLATE. Customers can determine in advance how much a trip will cost in Florida by using the Toll Calculator. Select the boxes below to learn more details about tolls.
MOVING US FORWARD: WHY TOLL ROADS?
Well Established
Toll roads have existed for more than 2,700 years. In the U.S., toll roads and bridges have existed since colonial times. Florida’s Turnpike opened in 1957 as the Sunshine State Parkway.
Safe and Well Maintained
Toll roads are better maintained and safer than non-toll roads because of a steady revenue stream. You are paying for reliability and safety. Many toll roads, such as Florida’s Turnpike have convenient service plazas with food, fuel and a place to stretch your legs.
Innovative
Toll roads are being used to advance technologies that can make highways smarter and faster for everyone. Toll roads are utilized in the operation of connected, automated, shared and electric vehicles, truck platooning and many other “smart road” innovations.
Fast and Efficient
Florida Managed Lanes provide congestion relief on interstates and toll roads. Customers can use the optional managed lanes when they want a more predictable travel time. Managed lanes are designed with a limited number of entrance and exit points to serve longer, more regional trips.
Electronic
Many tolls on roads, bridges and tunnels are now collected electronically, making it easier to pay. There’s no delay while you look for cash to pay a toll. With an electronic transponder like SunPass, you can zip through toll lanes without having to slow down or stop.
True User Fee
A toll is a true user fee. It is not a tax! You only pay for a toll when you choose to use a toll road. If you do not drive on the toll road, then you do not have to pay.
Manage Toll Payments
Select the icons below to learn more details about managing your toll payments.
Most rental car companies offer a variety of programs that allow their customers to either include tolls in the rental agreement.
SunPass can be used on all toll roads, managed lanes, and most bridges in Florida and is compatible with other states too.
Use our Toll Calculator to determine in advance how much a trip will cost on Florida’s toll roads.