Tolls & Bridge Status

Quick answer: a 2-axle passenger car pays $7.46 per crossing with a properly mounted NY E-ZPass, $12.03 if you pay Tolls by Mail, and as little as $2.75 for eligible Staten Island residents — and the toll is charged in both directions.

The figures below reflect the MTA's 2026 toll schedule for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, effective January 4, 2026. For live confirmation before you travel, see the official MTA toll-by-vehicle table and the MTA resident programs page.

Short on time? Our 2026–2027 Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge toll guide answers “how much is the Verrazano Bridge toll?” in one scannable table, with resident, motorcycle, and commercial rates.

↔️ Do You Pay the Verrazzano Toll Both Ways? (Yes — Since December 2020)

You pay the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge toll in both directions. The bridge has used split tolling since December 1, 2020, so the same toll is charged whether you drive Brooklyn → Staten Island or Staten Island → Brooklyn.

From March 20, 1986 until 2020, the Verrazzano was tolled in one direction only — westbound, into Staten Island — under a federal mandate. Congress repealed that one-way rule in 2020, clearing the way for two-way tolling. Split tolling was introduced to stop regional through-traffic from cutting across Staten Island to exploit the free return leg.

Split tolling did not raise the round-trip cost. Each direction is charged the same per-crossing rate, so a car round trip costs that rate twice — for example $7.46 × 2 = $14.92 with a NY E-ZPass. Car rates are flat: there is no peak or off-peak difference at MTA crossings.

The bridge does not enter Manhattan, so the Manhattan congestion charge does not apply to a Verrazzano crossing.

🚗 Passenger Cars

🏍️ Motorcycles

🚛 Commercial Vehicles & Trucks

Extra axles: For vehicles with more than six axles, the MTA publishes additional per-axle charges on its official toll-by-vehicle page.

🏠 Discount Programs

Staten Island Resident plan: Eligible Staten Island residents pay $2.75 per trip with a NY E-ZPass account in good standing and a personal vehicle registered to a Staten Island address.

If rebate funding is exhausted: The MTA says the rate reverts to $4.19 for enrolled residents until rebate funding returns.

Recertification: The MTA reviews residency periodically and asks drivers to recertify about every two years to keep the discount active.

Commercial vehicles: They are not eligible for the Staten Island resident program.

Former resident carpool discount: The separate $1.70 Staten Island resident carpool plan ended in 2021. The bridge still has HOV access rules, but there is no separate 2026 carpool toll program listed by the MTA.

💳 How to Pay

E-ZPass (Best value)

For regular users: Mount a NY E-ZPass transponder correctly on the windshield so the MTA can read it in open-road tolling lanes. Learn how to sign up.

Why it matters: A properly mounted NY tag gets the $7.46 base car rate. If your tag is missing or unreadable, the charge can move up to the $9.79 Mid-Tier rate.

Tolls by Mail

For occasional users: If no NY E-ZPass is read, the toll is billed from your license plate at the $12.03 passenger-car rate. Payment instructions arrive by mail.

Payment options: Manage bills online at e-zpassny.com, by phone at 1-800-333-8655, or in the free “Tolls NY” mobile app.

🚦 Is the Bridge Open Today?

Current status: The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge normally operates 24/7, but the MTA can close lanes or restrict certain vehicles when conditions turn unsafe.

When restrictions happen

Special events: The NYC Marathon and the Five Boro Bike Tour can close or limit part of the bridge for several hours.

Severe weather: High winds can trigger restrictions for motorcycles, empty trailers, buses, and other high-profile vehicles.

Overnight work: Planned maintenance usually happens during lighter traffic periods, with lane closures rather than full shutdowns.

Check current conditions: MTA Bridges & Tunnels | live status page | call 511 for regional traffic updates

🚴‍♂️ Bicycles & Pedestrians

Can you walk or bike the Verrazzano Bridge? No — the bridge has no pedestrian walkway, and bicycles are not allowed on it outside the Five Boro Bike Tour. See our guide to walking, running and cycling access, then take the Staten Island Ferry (free, accepts bikes). The MTA walk-on bridges — Robert F. Kennedy, Henry Hudson, Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges and Cross Bay Veterans — are listed in the same guide.

⏰ Best Times to Cross

Peak Traffic Hours to Avoid:

• Eastbound (to Staten Island): 7:00-9:00 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM

• Westbound (to Brooklyn): 6:30-8:30 AM, 5:00-7:30 PM

Best Times for Quick Crossing: Mid-morning (10 AM-2 PM), late evening (after 8 PM), weekends

🏠 Staten Island Resident Discounts

Lowest available toll: Eligible residents pay $2.75 per crossing through the MTA's rebate-backed Staten Island Resident program.

Requirements: NY E-ZPass account, personal vehicle registered to a Staten Island address, and successful enrollment in the resident program.

Apply: MTA Resident Discount Program

📌 Official Sources

MTA tolls by vehicle: mta.info/fares-tolls/tolls/vehicle-types

MTA resident plans: mta.info/fares-tolls/tolls/resident-programs

Construction update: The bridge's cable dehumidification project continues through 2029 with overnight work and limited lane impacts.

❓ Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Toll FAQ

How much is the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge toll?

A 2-axle passenger car pays $7.46 per crossing with a properly mounted NY E-ZPass, $9.79 with a Mid-Tier (plate-based or unread tag) charge, and $12.03 if you pay Tolls by Mail or use a non-NY E-ZPass. Eligible Staten Island residents pay $2.75 per crossing after the rebate.

Do you pay the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge toll both ways?

Yes. The bridge has used split tolling since December 1, 2020, so the toll is charged in both directions — Brooklyn-bound and Staten Island-bound. A car round trip costs the per-crossing rate twice: $7.46 × 2 = $14.92 with a NY E-ZPass. Before December 2020 the toll was charged one way only (westbound, into Staten Island) — that older rule ended in 2020.

Is there an E-ZPass discount on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?

Yes. A properly mounted NY E-ZPass pays $7.46 per crossing versus $12.03 with Tolls by Mail — a saving of $4.57 per crossing ($9.14 round trip). The E-ZPass rate applies only to New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) tags; E-ZPass issued by other states is billed at the Tolls by Mail rate. If your tag is not read or not properly mounted, the charge moves to the $9.79 Mid-Tier rate.

How much do Staten Island residents pay to cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?

Eligible Staten Island residents enrolled in the MTA resident program pay $2.75 per crossing after the rebate, against a base Staten Island Resident rate of $4.19. The discount covers personal vehicles only and requires a NY E-ZPass account in good standing; commercial vehicles are not eligible. Residency is reviewed periodically (about every two years), and if rebate funding runs out the rate reverts to $4.19. The separate $1.70 resident carpool plan ended in 2021.

Can I pay cash on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?

No. All MTA bridges and tunnels are fully cashless and there are no toll booths on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. You pay either by E-ZPass at speed or by Tolls by Mail, where a camera reads your plate and a bill is mailed to the registered owner. Manage a Tolls by Mail or E-ZPass account at e-zpassny.com, by phone at 1-800-333-8655, or in the free “Tolls NY” mobile app.