The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge links Staten Island and Brooklyn, and it's one of the most expensive crossings to use often because the toll is charged both ways. Use the calculator to see what your crossings cost per month and per year. It also covers every other MTA bridge and tunnel, including the Hugh L. Carey (Battery) Tunnel.
Verrazzano toll rates (2026)
| How you pay | Per crossing | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| New York E-ZPass | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Other states' E-ZPass (Mid-Tier) | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Tolls by Mail | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Staten Island resident E-ZPass | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Staten Island resident, with rebate | $2.75 | $5.50 |
All MTA bridge and tunnel tolls (2026)
| Crossing | NY E-ZPass | Mid-Tier | By mail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | $7.46 | $9.79 | $12.03 |
| Hugh L. Carey (Battery) Tunnel | $7.46 | $9.79 | $12.03 |
| Queens-Midtown Tunnel | $7.46 | $9.79 | $12.03 |
| RFK (Triborough) Bridge | $7.46 | $9.79 | $12.03 |
| Throgs Neck and Bronx-Whitestone | $7.46 | $9.79 | $12.03 |
| Henry Hudson Bridge | $3.42 | $5.42 | $8.87 |
| Cross Bay and Marine Parkway | $2.80 | $4.42 | $6.02 |
What a Verrazzano commute costs
| Commute | Crossings / month | NY E-ZPass | SI resident (rebate) | By mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekends only | 8 | $59.68 | $22.00 | $96.24 |
| 3 days a week | 26 | $193.96 | $71.50 | $312.78 |
| Every weekday | 44 | $328.24 | $121.00 | $529.32 |
A daily commuter paying by mail spends about $2,410 more a year than one with a New York E-ZPass. Signing up for E-ZPass is free with the MTA's New York Customer Service Center.
Staten Island resident discount
Staten Island residents can register their vehicle and address with a New York Customer Service Center E-ZPass account to get the resident rate on the Verrazzano. The posted resident rate is $4.19 per crossing, and while the state's rebate program is in effect the effective cost is $2.75. The discount applies only to the Verrazzano and only with a qualifying E-ZPass account, not to Tolls by Mail.
Ways to pay less
- Get a New York E-ZPass. It's the cheapest rate for everyone except registered residents.
- Staten Island residents: register for the resident plan and keep your address current.
- Use the free East River bridges (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg) when heading into Manhattan from Brooklyn instead of the Battery Tunnel, but remember the congestion toll applies below 60th Street either way.
Going further? See the full NYC toll and driving cost calculator (including Port Authority crossings and congestion pricing), the parking ticket calculator and the camera ticket calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Verrazzano Bridge toll in 2026?
For a passenger car: $7.46 with a New York E-ZPass, $9.79 with an E-ZPass issued by another state (Mid-Tier), and $12.03 with Tolls by Mail. These MTA rates took effect January 4, 2026.
Is the Verrazzano toll charged both ways?
Yes. Since December 2020 the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge has been tolled in both directions, Brooklyn-bound and Staten Island-bound. Before that, for decades, the toll was only collected going into Staten Island.
How much do Staten Island residents pay on the Verrazzano?
Registered Staten Island residents with a New York Customer Service Center E-ZPass account pay $4.19 per crossing, and an effective $2.75 while the resident rebate program is in place.
How much is the Hugh L. Carey (Battery) Tunnel toll?
$7.46 with NY E-ZPass, $9.79 with Mid-Tier E-ZPass and $12.03 by mail. The RFK, Queens-Midtown, Throgs Neck and Bronx-Whitestone crossings charge the same rates.
What happens if I don't have E-ZPass?
Cameras photograph your plate and the registered owner gets a Tolls by Mail bill at $12.03 per crossing, about 61% more than the NY E-ZPass rate. Unpaid bills add late fees.
Do I pay congestion pricing after the Verrazzano?
Only if you then drive into Manhattan at or below 60th Street. The Verrazzano lands in Brooklyn, so most trips don't trigger the congestion toll unless you continue into lower Manhattan.
Sources & methodology
Prices are compiled from published provider price lists, government fee schedules and quotes, then adjusted for 2026. See how we price.