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Why does New Jersey have so many tolls?
My friends and I are planning a road trip, part of which will involve crossing New Jersey. As I was doing research, I realized our entire route through New Jersey involves tolls. Why are there so many tolls in New Jersey?
Kathryn Mae Kurlychek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Despite the nickname “The Garden State,”
New Jersey
can feel overwhelmingly urban—especially given there are three major, tolled highways that intersect the state:- The Garden State Parkway (172 miles long)
- The New Jersey Turnpike (148 miles long)
- The Atlantic City Expressway (44 miles long)
Each of these three highways connects to one another, and all of them charge tolls at various checkpoints, allowing the state to recover some of the expenses spent on constructing and maintaining these essential highways.
On top of highway tolls, New Jersey also connects to
New York City
, which charges its tolls to enter and exit, depending on your route. Before you embark on a road trip, update your
car insurance
policy with coverages like towing and labor
, so you can stay prepared for any scenario. View full answer
- Gregory R.
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