Key Highlights
- New Jersey ranks 3rd out of all 28 U.S. toll states with an annual toll cost of $353.86 per driver, according to 2024 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data.
- The Garden State generates $2,292,908,000 in total annual toll revenue and charges drivers $28.86 per 1,000 miles driven, the 3rd-highest per-mile toll rate in the country, with New Jersey drivers averaging 12,263 miles per year.
- New Jersey’s annual toll cost per driver is more than $44 lower than 2nd-ranked New York ($397.54), more than $117 higher than 4th-ranked Pennsylvania ($237.10), and more than 35,386 times the cost in last-ranked Tennessee ($0.01).
New Jersey drivers face one of the highest toll burdens of any state in America. According to 2024 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data, the average licensed driver in New Jersey pays $353.86 per year in toll road costs, a figure that ranks 3rd among all 28 toll states and sits more than 2 times the 28-state toll average of $129.59. Garden State drivers collectively generate $2,292,908,000 in total annual toll revenue, underscoring the scale of the state’s toll infrastructure.
An analysis by DeHoyos Accident Attorneys examined 2024 toll revenue data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), cross-referencing toll receipts (SF-1) with vehicle miles traveled (VM-2) and licensed driver counts (DL-22) to calculate the annual toll cost per driver in every state. The findings place New Jersey firmly among the most expensive toll states in the nation.
Top 10 States With the Highest Annual Toll Cost Per Driver
States With the Highest Annual Toll Cost Per Driver Based on 2024 FHWA Data
| State | Annual Toll Cost Per Driver ($) | Toll $ Per 1,000 Miles | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $755.18 | $59.89 | 1 |
| New York | $397.54 | $39.10 | 2 |
| New Jersey | $353.86 | $28.86 | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $237.10 | $20.72 | 4 |
| Maryland | $196.83 | $14.59 | 5 |
| Illinois | $191.09 | $15.19 | 6 |
| Maine | $186.35 | $13.11 | 7 |
| Oklahoma | $183.92 | $10.39 | 8 |
| West Virginia | $181.06 | $10.73 | 9 |
| Florida | $153.86 | $10.57 | 10 |
Delaware leads at $755.18 per driver annually, followed by New York at $397.54 and New Jersey at $353.86. New Jersey ranks 3rd at $353.86 per driver. The top 5 states each exceed $190 per driver, while Texas ranks 11th at $151.72.
New Jersey’s Toll Data at a Glance
New Jersey’s Complete Toll Profile Based on 2024 FHWA Data
| State | Toll Revenue 2024 ($) | Toll $ Per 1,000 Miles | Avg Miles/ Driver/Year | Annual Toll Cost Per Driver ($) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $2,292,908,000 | $28.86 | 12,263 | $353.86 | 3 |
New Jersey’s toll rate of $28.86 per 1,000 miles is the 3rd-highest in the nation, meaning Garden State drivers pay roughly $0.03 for every mile driven on toll roads. Combined with an average annual driving distance of 12,263 miles per licensed driver, that rate produces an annual toll cost of $353.86, ranking 3rd among all U.S. toll states.
Methodology
This study used 2024 data from three Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) tables: SF-1 (toll revenue by state), VM-2 (vehicle miles traveled by state), and DL-22 (licensed drivers by state). Annual toll cost per driver was calculated by dividing each state’s total toll revenue by its total vehicle miles traveled to obtain a toll rate per 1,000 miles, then multiplying by the state’s average miles driven per licensed driver per year. States with no toll revenue recorded in FHWA SF-1 were classified as non-toll states. All figures reflect the most recent 2024 FHWA reporting period.
Data Sources
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), SF-1, Toll Revenue by State:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2024/sf1.cfm
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), VM-2, Vehicle Miles Traveled:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2024/vm2.cfm
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DL-22, Licensed Drivers by State:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2024/dl22.cfm
- Research Dataset: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dO9FSdlEm0BxAy6he8Dbh2fd5Llh8OO-8D926Jrlwbo/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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About DeHoyos Accident Attorneys
DeHoyos Accident Attorneys is a Houston-based personal injury law firm that represents clients in vehicle collisions, slip-and-fall disputes, dog bites, and wrongful death cases. The firm, led by Ryan A. DeHoyos, prioritizes client care, aggressive advocacy, and maximizing compensation across Greater Houston. The firm uses data-driven research to inform public discussion and promote safer transportation systems across Texas.