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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> E-ZPass + Cash/Video Tolling<br>
 
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> I-95, Route 1, Route 301, Delaware Memorial Bridge<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> E-ZPass transponders, License plate recognition, Cash lanes<br>
'''System:''' Electronic toll collection + cash (some locations)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> DelDOT, Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)
'''Operator:''' Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)<br>
 
'''Currency:''' US Dollar (USD)<br>
 
'''Coverage:''' I-95, Route 1, US 301, Delaware Memorial Bridge<br>
 
'''Technology:''' E-ZPass, license plate recognition (toll-by-plate)
 
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-delaware Calculate Delaware Toll]
 
 
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== Do I Need E-ZPass for Delaware? 2025 Update ==
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No, you don't need E-ZPass to use Delaware toll roads, but you'll pay significantly more without it. Delaware is implementing major toll increases by the end of 2025, with substantial premium rates for out-of-state drivers and those without Delaware E-ZPass accounts.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need E-ZPass to drive on Delaware toll roads - but you'll save significantly with one. Delaware accepts E-ZPass, cash, and video tolling (Pay by Plate) on most facilities, though some locations are transitioning to cashless operations.</p>
  
'''Key Reality:''' Out-of-state drivers will pay up to $16 on weekdays and $24 on weekends for a roundtrip on Route 1, while Delaware E-ZPass users pay much less.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Without E-ZPass, you'll pay premium rates - sometimes double the E-ZPass cost. Delaware E-ZPass users get the best rates, while out-of-state drivers pay substantially more.</p>
  
'''2025 Update:''' DelDOT is raising tolls for the first time in a decade, with increases of at least 25% across all major toll facilities. The state needs additional revenue due to declining motor fuel tax collections and rising construction costs.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Major toll increases took effect throughout 2025, with Delaware E-ZPass users seeing the smallest increases. Out-of-state drivers face rate hikes of 25-100% on most facilities.</p>
  
== Delaware Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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Delaware operates three main toll roads (I-95, Route 1, US 301) plus the Delaware Memorial Bridge, with significant rate increases taking effect by end 2025.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Delaware operates toll roads on three major facilities with significant rate differences between Delaware E-ZPass users and out-of-state drivers.</p>
  
=== Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025) ===
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Route 1 (Dover Plaza) - Weekday</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.50</td>
<td>Up from $1.00/$1.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.50</td>
 
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<td>Route 1 - Biddles Plaza (Weekend)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Route 1 (Dover Plaza) - Weekend</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$4.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$6.00</td>
<td>Up from $3.00/$3.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$6.00</td>
 
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<td>Route 1 - Dover Plaza (Weekday)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Route 1 (Biddles Plaza) - Weekday</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.50</td>
<td>Up from $1.00/$1.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.50</td>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Route 1 (Biddles Plaza) - Weekend</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$4.00</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$6.00</td>
<td>Up from $3.00/$3.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$6.00</td>
 
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<td>I-95 Delaware Turnpike (2 plazas)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-95 (Maryland Line) - Both Directions</td>
<td>$5.00 total</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.00</td>
<td>$5.00 total</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.00</td>
<td>Uniform pricing for all</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.00</td>
 
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<td>US 301 - Main Gantry</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Route 301 (Middletown Bypass)</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$3.30</td>
<td>$6.60 (toll-by-plate)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$6.60</td>
<td>Cashless system only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$6.60</td>
 
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<td>Delaware Memorial Bridge</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Delaware Memorial Bridge</td>
<td>$4.75-5.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.75 (DE/NJ E-ZPass)</td>
<td>$6.00 (cash)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.00 (Other E-ZPass)</td>
<td>April 2025 cash increase</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$6.00 (Cash)</td>
 
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=== Vehicle Classification System ===
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Delaware toll roads use the following vehicle classes:
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway):</strong> Dover and Biddles toll plazas between Dover and Christiana</p>
* '''Class 1 (2-axle):''' Cars, motorcycles, light trucks
 
* '''Class 2 (3-axle):''' Large trucks, buses, RVs
 
* '''Classes 3-6:''' Commercial vehicles by axle count
 
* '''Oversized vehicles:''' $11.00 surcharge
 
  
== How to Pay Delaware Tolls ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">I-95 (Delaware Turnpike):</strong> Single toll plaza at Maryland state line, collected both directions</p>
  
=== Electronic Payment Methods ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route 301:</strong> Cashless toll gantry on Middletown Bypass</p>
* '''E-ZPass:''' All Delaware toll facilities accept E-ZPass transponders from any issuing agency
 
* '''Delaware E-ZPass:''' Provides the lowest toll rates, significant savings over out-of-state accounts
 
* '''Toll-by-Plate:''' License plate recognition with mail billing, higher rates than E-ZPass
 
  
=== Cash Payment ===
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* '''Route 1:''' Cash accepted at staffed toll plazas
 
* '''I-95:''' Cash and E-ZPass lanes available
 
* '''US 301:''' Cashless system only - E-ZPass or toll-by-plate
 
* '''Delaware Memorial Bridge:''' Cash accepted with $1 surcharge over E-ZPass rates as of April 2025
 
  
To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Delaware toll roads, use TollGuru Delaware toll calculator.
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-delaware Calculate Delaware Toll]
 
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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<li>Delaware E-ZPass: Best rates, up to 50% savings</li>
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<li>Out-of-state E-ZPass: Accepted but higher rates</li>
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<li>Available at AAA, Wawa, and other retailers</li>
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<li>Highway speed lanes available on select facilities</li>
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=== Major Toll Increases Coming ===
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DelDOT announced the first toll increases in a decade, taking effect by end 2025:
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<li>Route 1 and I-95: Cash lanes available 24/7</li>
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<li>Delaware Memorial Bridge: Cash accepted during staffed hours</li>
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<li>Route 301: Cashless - no cash option</li>
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* '''Route 1 Weekend Rates:''' Delaware E-ZPass users will pay $4.00 at each plaza (up from $3.00), while out-of-state drivers pay $6.00
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* '''Revenue Impact:''' Expected to generate $39 million from Route 1 and $22 million from I-95
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* '''Justification:''' Rising construction costs (20-50% increases) and $16.3 million decrease in motor fuel tax revenue
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<li>License plate recognition technology</li>
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<li>Invoice mailed to vehicle owner</li>
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<li>Same rates as out-of-state E-ZPass/cash</li>
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<li>30-day payment window</li>
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=== Delaware Memorial Bridge Updates ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Delaware toll roads, use TollGuru Delaware toll calculator</p>
Phase 1 of toll increases took effect April 1, 2025, affecting cash customers only with $1 increase for cars and $1 per axle for trucks.
 
  
=== Cashless Conversion Progress ===
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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission eliminated cash service at four bridges in January 2025, following three bridges that went cashless in June 2024.
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== State/Regional Toll Information ==
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=== Delaware Toll Roads ===
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* '''I-95 (John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway):''' Main north-south corridor connecting Maryland to New Jersey via Delaware Memorial Bridge
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* '''Route 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway):''' Major toll road connecting Dover to Wilmington area with weekend premium pricing
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<li>Delaware E-ZPass weekday rates increased from $1.00 to $1.50</li>
* '''US 301 (First Responders Memorial Highway):''' Cashless toll road from Maryland border to Route 1, with mainline and ramp tolling
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<li>Weekend rates jumped from $3.00 to $4.00 (Delaware E-ZPass)</li>
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<li>Out-of-state drivers now pay $6.00 on weekends (double Delaware E-ZPass rate)</li>
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=== Bridge Connections ===
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* '''Delaware Memorial Bridge:''' Carries I-295 and US-40 over Delaware River, one-way tolling from New Jersey to Delaware
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* '''Delaware River Joint Toll Bridges:''' Multiple crossings to Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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<li>Toll increased to $5.00 for all vehicle types</li>
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<li>First increase in over a decade</li>
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<li>Revenue projected to increase by $22 million annually</li>
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== Planning Your Journey ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Delaware Memorial Bridge Changes:</strong></p>
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<li>April 2025: Cash rates increased $1.00 for all vehicle classes</li>
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<li>E-ZPass rates unchanged in Phase 1</li>
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<li>Phase 2 toll increases planned for no earlier than January 2027</li>
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Daily costs:''' $5-16 for Delaware residents, $5-24 for out-of-state drivers on major routes
 
* '''Weekend premium:''' Route 1 charges significantly higher rates Friday 7 PM - Sunday 11 PM
 
* '''E-ZPass savings:''' Substantial discounts, especially with Delaware-issued accounts
 
  
=== Alternative Routes ===
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* '''US 13:''' Parallel to Route 1, toll-free but slower
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* '''Secondary roads:''' Available but add significant travel time
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<li>Delaware beach trips: $3-8 with Delaware E-ZPass, $5-12 with out-of-state E-ZPass</li>
* '''I-495:''' Bypass around Wilmington area
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<li>I-95 through Delaware: $5 one-way for all drivers</li>
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<li>Weekend travel premium: Up to 300% higher rates on Route 1</li>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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<li>Route 13: Parallel to Route 1 but significantly slower</li>
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<li>US-40: Alternative to I-95 for cross-state travel</li>
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<li>Local roads: Available but add 30-60 minutes to most trips</li>
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=== Can I avoid Delaware tolls completely? ===
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Yes, but with significant time penalties. US 13 runs parallel to Route 1 as a toll-free alternative, and various secondary roads connect to neighboring states, though travel times increase substantially.
 
  
=== What happens if I don't pay Delaware tolls? ===
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Unpaid toll-by-plate invoices progress to violations with $25 administrative fee, $10 ambulance fund fee, and $15 violent crime fee per transaction.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, but with significant time penalties. Route 13 parallels Route 1 toll-free, and US-40 provides an alternative to I-95. However, these routes add 30-60 minutes to most trips and pass through numerous traffic lights.</p>
  
=== Do I need a Delaware E-ZPass for the best rates? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay Delaware tolls?</h3>
Yes, Delaware E-ZPass provides the lowest toll rates. Out-of-state E-ZPass and cash customers pay premium rates, especially on Route 1 weekends.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Unpaid tolls result in violation notices with steep penalties: base toll + $25 administrative fee + $10 ambulance fund fee + $15 violent crimes fee. Total penalties can exceed $50 per missed toll.</p>
  
=== When do weekend rates apply? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Why do out-of-state drivers pay more?</h3>
Weekend premium pricing on Route 1 is in effect Friday 7 PM through Sunday 11 PM.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Delaware provides discounted rates to Delaware E-ZPass users as they contribute to the state's transportation infrastructure through registration fees and local taxes. Out-of-state drivers pay premium rates to help fund Delaware's road maintenance.</p>
  
=== Why are tolls increasing so much? ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do trucks pay higher tolls?</h3>
DelDOT cites 20-50% increases in construction costs over five years and declining motor fuel tax revenue due to more efficient vehicles and electric car adoption.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, truck tolls are based on number of axles. A typical 5-axle truck pays $35 with E-ZPass at Delaware Memorial Bridge, while larger trucks pay per additional axle.</p>
  
== Delaware vs. Neighboring States ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Delaware Memorial Bridge offers commuter discounts ($27.50 for 22 trips) and frequent traveler discounts ($45 for 20 trips), but these require New Jersey E-ZPass accounts. Route 1 and I-95 offer no discount programs.</p>
  
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">E-ZPass + Cash/Video</td>
<th>Typical Cost</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50-6.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3 major facilities</td>
 
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<td>Mixed electronic/cash</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">E-ZPass + Cash</td>
<td>$0.20-0.40/mile</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$4.00-8.00</td>
<td>3 major toll roads</td>
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<td>Electronic + cash</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">E-ZPass + Cash</td>
<td>$0.15-0.30/mile</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50-15.00</td>
<td>Extensive network</td>
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<td>Electronic + cash</td>
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<td>$0.20-0.35/mile</td>
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<td>Electronic + cash</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">E-ZPass + Cash</td>
<td>$0.15-0.25/mile</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.00-12.00</td>
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== Useful Links & Resources ==
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=== Payment Account Setup ===
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* Delaware E-ZPass: 1-888-397-2773
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* E-ZPass Customer Service Centers
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<li>[[delaware-route-1-toll|Delaware Route 1]] - Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway details</li>
* Online account management portals
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<li>[[delaware-memorial-bridge-toll|Delaware Memorial Bridge]] - Bridge toll information and rates</li>
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<li>[[delaware-turnpike-i95|Delaware Turnpike]] - I-95 toll plaza information</li>
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<li>[[delaware-ezpass|Delaware E-ZPass]] - Account setup and management</li>
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<li>[[pay-toll-delaware|Pay Toll Delaware]] - Payment methods and procedures</li>
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=== Traffic and Route Information ===
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* DelDOT Traffic Cameras
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* Real-time traffic conditions
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<li>Delaware E-ZPass: 1-888-397-2773 - Account support and violations</li>
* Construction updates and detours
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<li>DelDOT: (302) 760-2080 - Route 1 and I-95 toll information</li>
 
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<li>Delaware Memorial Bridge: (302) 571-6300 - Bridge operations</li>
=== Internal Navigation ===
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<li>DRBA E-ZPass: E-ZPasscorrespondenceteam@DRBA.net - Bridge E-ZPass support</li>
* [[i-95-delaware-toll|I-95 Delaware Toll]] - Detailed turnpike information
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* [[route-1-delaware-toll|Route 1 Delaware Toll]] - Complete rate schedules
 
* [[us-301-delaware-toll|US 301 Delaware Toll]] - Cashless system details
 
* [[delaware-memorial-bridge-toll|Delaware Memorial Bridge Toll]] - Bridge rates and discounts
 
  
 
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== Links for Future Updates ==
 
 
=== High Priority Updates Needed ===
 
* [[route-1-delaware-toll]] - New weekend rates effective end 2025
 
* [[i-95-delaware-toll]] - Uniform $5.00 toll structure updates
 
* [[us-301-delaware-toll]] - Current cashless rates and ramp tolling
 
 
=== Medium Priority Updates ===
 
* [[delaware-memorial-bridge-toll]] - Phase 2 toll increases (2027+)
 
* [[delaware-e-zpass]] - Account setup and discount programs
 
* [[pay-toll-delaware]] - Updated payment method comparison
 
 
=== Related Infrastructure Updates ===
 
* Regional bridge toll authorities coordination
 
* Cross-border E-ZPass compatibility updates
 
* Construction impact on toll collection points
 

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Delaware Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: E-ZPass + Cash/Video Tolling
Coverage: I-95, Route 1, Route 301, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: E-ZPass transponders, License plate recognition, Cash lanes
Operators: DelDOT, Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)

Do I Need E-ZPass for Delaware? 2025 Update

No, you don't need E-ZPass to drive on Delaware toll roads - but you'll save significantly with one. Delaware accepts E-ZPass, cash, and video tolling (Pay by Plate) on most facilities, though some locations are transitioning to cashless operations.

Key Reality: Without E-ZPass, you'll pay premium rates - sometimes double the E-ZPass cost. Delaware E-ZPass users get the best rates, while out-of-state drivers pay substantially more.

2025 Update: Major toll increases took effect throughout 2025, with Delaware E-ZPass users seeing the smallest increases. Out-of-state drivers face rate hikes of 25-100% on most facilities.

Delaware Toll Costs: Current Rates

Delaware operates toll roads on three major facilities with significant rate differences between Delaware E-ZPass users and out-of-state drivers.

Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025)

Facility Delaware E-ZPass Out-of-State E-ZPass/Cash Video Tolling
Route 1 (Dover Plaza) - Weekday $1.50 $2.50 $2.50
Route 1 (Dover Plaza) - Weekend $4.00 $6.00 $6.00
Route 1 (Biddles Plaza) - Weekday $1.50 $2.50 $2.50
Route 1 (Biddles Plaza) - Weekend $4.00 $6.00 $6.00
I-95 (Maryland Line) - Both Directions $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Route 301 (Middletown Bypass) $3.30 $6.60 $6.60
Delaware Memorial Bridge $4.75 (DE/NJ E-ZPass) $5.00 (Other E-ZPass) $6.00 (Cash)

Where You Pay Tolls in Delaware (2025)

Route 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Dover and Biddles toll plazas between Dover and Christiana

I-95 (Delaware Turnpike): Single toll plaza at Maryland state line, collected both directions

Route 301: Cashless toll gantry on Middletown Bypass

Delaware Memorial Bridge: One-way toll from New Jersey to Delaware

How to Pay Delaware Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Delaware:

1. E-ZPass Electronic System:

  • Delaware E-ZPass: Best rates, up to 50% savings
  • Out-of-state E-ZPass: Accepted but higher rates
  • Available at AAA, Wawa, and other retailers
  • Highway speed lanes available on select facilities

2. Cash Payment:

  • Route 1 and I-95: Cash lanes available 24/7
  • Delaware Memorial Bridge: Cash accepted during staffed hours
  • Route 301: Cashless - no cash option

3. Video Tolling (Pay by Plate):

  • License plate recognition technology
  • Invoice mailed to vehicle owner
  • Same rates as out-of-state E-ZPass/cash
  • 30-day payment window

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Delaware toll roads, use TollGuru Delaware toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Route 1 Major Increases:

  • Delaware E-ZPass weekday rates increased from $1.00 to $1.50
  • Weekend rates jumped from $3.00 to $4.00 (Delaware E-ZPass)
  • Out-of-state drivers now pay $6.00 on weekends (double Delaware E-ZPass rate)

I-95 Updates:

  • Toll increased to $5.00 for all vehicle types
  • First increase in over a decade
  • Revenue projected to increase by $22 million annually

Delaware Memorial Bridge Changes:

  • April 2025: Cash rates increased $1.00 for all vehicle classes
  • E-ZPass rates unchanged in Phase 1
  • Phase 2 toll increases planned for no earlier than January 2027

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Delaware beach trips: $3-8 with Delaware E-ZPass, $5-12 with out-of-state E-ZPass
  • I-95 through Delaware: $5 one-way for all drivers
  • Weekend travel premium: Up to 300% higher rates on Route 1

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • Route 13: Parallel to Route 1 but significantly slower
  • US-40: Alternative to I-95 for cross-state travel
  • Local roads: Available but add 30-60 minutes to most trips

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Delaware tolls completely?

Yes, but with significant time penalties. Route 13 parallels Route 1 toll-free, and US-40 provides an alternative to I-95. However, these routes add 30-60 minutes to most trips and pass through numerous traffic lights.

What happens if I don't pay Delaware tolls?

Unpaid tolls result in violation notices with steep penalties: base toll + $25 administrative fee + $10 ambulance fund fee + $15 violent crimes fee. Total penalties can exceed $50 per missed toll.

Why do out-of-state drivers pay more?

Delaware provides discounted rates to Delaware E-ZPass users as they contribute to the state's transportation infrastructure through registration fees and local taxes. Out-of-state drivers pay premium rates to help fund Delaware's road maintenance.

Do trucks pay higher tolls?

Yes, truck tolls are based on number of axles. A typical 5-axle truck pays $35 with E-ZPass at Delaware Memorial Bridge, while larger trucks pay per additional axle.

Are there any discounts available?

Delaware Memorial Bridge offers commuter discounts ($27.50 for 22 trips) and frequent traveler discounts ($45 for 20 trips), but these require New Jersey E-ZPass accounts. Route 1 and I-95 offer no discount programs.

Delaware vs. Neighboring States

State System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Delaware E-ZPass + Cash/Video $1.50-6.00 3 major facilities
Maryland E-ZPass + Cash $4.00-8.00 Bay Bridge, tunnels, I-95
New Jersey E-ZPass + Cash $1.50-15.00 Extensive network
Pennsylvania E-ZPass + Cash $4.00-25.00 Turnpike system
Virginia E-ZPass + Cash $2.00-12.00 Northern Virginia

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Contacts:

  • Delaware E-ZPass: 1-888-397-2773 - Account support and violations
  • DelDOT: (302) 760-2080 - Route 1 and I-95 toll information
  • Delaware Memorial Bridge: (302) 571-6300 - Bridge operations
  • DRBA E-ZPass: E-ZPasscorrespondenceteam@DRBA.net - Bridge E-ZPass support

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