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Delaware Memorial Bridge Toll Guide

Official Name: Delaware Memorial Bridge Twin Span
Connects: New Castle, Delaware ↔ Pennsville, New Jersey
Carries: I-295, US Route 40
Length: 10,800 feet (3,650 feet bridge spans)
Opened: 1951 (first span), 1968 (twin span)
Daily Traffic: 100,000+ vehicles
Operator: Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA)

Do I Need to Pay Delaware Memorial Bridge Tolls? 2025 Update

Yes, but only when traveling from New Jersey to Delaware (westbound). The bridge uses one-way tolling - no toll is collected when traveling from Delaware to New Jersey (eastbound).

Key Reality: Cash tolls increased to $6.00 in April 2025, while E-ZPass rates remain lower. The bridge is preparing for eventual cashless tolling to match neighboring facilities.

2025 Update: Two-phase toll plan implemented with Phase 1 affecting only cash customers. Phase 2 (no earlier than January 2027) may impact all users including E-ZPass holders.

Delaware Memorial Bridge Toll Costs: Current Rates

The Delaware Memorial Bridge offers different toll rates based on your E-ZPass type and payment method, with special discounts available for frequent users.

Passenger Vehicle Rates (Effective April 1, 2025)

Payment Method Toll Rate Notes Change from Previous
Delaware/New Jersey E-ZPass $4.75 Best available rate No change
Other State E-ZPass $5.00 All other E-ZPass states No change
Cash Payment $6.00 Phase 1 increase implemented +$1.00 (April 2025)

Commercial Vehicle Toll Rates (2025)

Vehicle Type Axles E-ZPass Rate Cash Rate
Three-Axle Trucks 3 $21.00 $24.00
Four-Axle Trucks 4 $28.00 $32.00
Five-Axle Trucks 5 $35.00 $40.00
Six-Axle Trucks 6 $42.00 $48.00
Additional Axles 7+ $7.00 per axle $8.00 per axle

Special Discount Programs

Commuter Discount: $27.50 for 22 trips (valid 30 days) = $1.25 per trip

Frequent Traveler Discount: $45.00 for 20 trips (valid 90 days) = $2.25 per trip

Requirements: New Jersey E-ZPass account required, passenger vehicles only

How to Pay Delaware Memorial Bridge Tolls

The Delaware Memorial Bridge accepts multiple payment methods, with E-ZPass providing significant savings over cash payment.

1. E-ZPass Electronic Payment:

  • Delaware/New Jersey E-ZPass: $4.75 (best rate)
  • Other state E-ZPass: $5.00
  • Works in all toll lanes without stopping
  • Automatic account deduction

2. Cash Payment:

  • $6.00 for passenger vehicles (increased April 2025)
  • Exact change preferred
  • Staffed toll lanes available
  • Higher rate encourages E-ZPass adoption

3. E-ZPass Customer Service Center:

  • Located in Vincent A. Julia Building (adjacent to toll plaza)
  • Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 9AM-5PM; Thu 10AM-6PM
  • In-person E-ZPass setup and support
  • Email: E-ZPasscorrespondenceteam@DRBA.net

To calculate toll costs for your specific vehicle type crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge, use TollGuru's bridge toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Two-Phase Toll Plan Implementation:

  • Phase 1 (April 1, 2025): Cash tolls increased $1.00 for all vehicle classes
  • E-ZPass rates unchanged in Phase 1
  • Phase 2 (no earlier than January 1, 2027): May affect all customers
  • Goal: Encourage E-ZPass adoption before cashless conversion

Customer Impact:

  • 79% of bridge users unaffected (E-ZPass holders)
  • Cash savings of $1.25 by switching to Delaware/NJ E-ZPass
  • Discount programs remain unchanged

Infrastructure Investments ($550+ Million Planned):

  • Bridge paint removal and recoating: $37.1 million
  • Suspension rope replacement: $11.5 million
  • Bridge steelwork repairs: $52.7 million
  • Ship collision protection system: $30 million
  • Cashless tolling preparation: $21 million

Bridge History & Engineering

Twin Suspension Spans

First Span (1951):

  • Opened August 16, 1951 (cost: $44 million)
  • 6th-longest suspension bridge in the world at opening
  • Dedicated to WWII veterans from Delaware and New Jersey
  • Riveted steel construction with open-grate walkways
  • Carries northbound I-295 traffic

Second Span (1968):

  • Opened September 12, 1968 (cost: $77 million)
  • Dedicated by Vice President Hubert Humphrey
  • Memorial to Korean War and Vietnam War veterans
  • Welded steel construction with concrete walkways
  • Carries southbound I-295 traffic

Engineering Specifications

Bridge Dimensions:

  • Total length: 10,800 feet
  • Main span: 2,150 feet each
  • Tower height: 440 feet above water
  • 8 total lanes (4 lanes each direction)
  • Clearance: 188 feet above Delaware River

Traffic Milestones:

  • One billionth toll transaction: December 18, 2012
  • Daily traffic: 100,000+ vehicles
  • Annual crossings: 36+ million vehicles
  • Record single day: 79,488 vehicles (November 29, 2009)

Planning Your Crossing

Directions & Connections:

  • New Jersey access: New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, Route 130
  • Delaware access: I-295, Routes 9, 13, and 40
  • Connects to Delaware Turnpike (I-95) system
  • Major link in East Coast transportation corridor

Travel Times & Traffic:

  • Normal crossing: 8-12 minutes including toll plaza
  • Peak hours: Additional 15-30 minutes possible
  • Holiday weekends: Expect significant delays
  • Live traffic cameras available on DRBA website

Alternative Crossings:

  • Ben Franklin Bridge (Philadelphia): $6.00
  • Walt Whitman Bridge (Philadelphia): $6.00
  • Commodore Barry Bridge (Chester, PA): $6.00
  • Cape May-Lewes Ferry: $60+ for car + driver

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there no toll when traveling from Delaware to New Jersey?

One-way tolling was implemented in 1992 to reduce traffic congestion and operational costs. Tolls are collected only in the westbound (New Jersey to Delaware) direction, which captures the majority of travelers heading to popular Delaware beaches and outlets.

Can I get a discount if I cross frequently?

Yes, the bridge offers commuter discounts ($1.25 per trip for 22 trips) and frequent traveler discounts ($2.25 per trip for 20 trips). However, these require a New Jersey E-ZPass account and are limited to passenger vehicles.

When will the bridge go cashless?

Cashless tolling conversion is planned but no specific date has been announced. The current toll increases are designed to encourage E-ZPass adoption before the conversion. The project is budgeted at $21 million.

Do motorcycles pay the same toll as cars?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same passenger vehicle toll rates: $4.75 with Delaware/NJ E-ZPass, $5.00 with other E-ZPass, or $6.00 with cash.

What's the mass transit policy for groups?

Any group traveling in mass must coordinate in advance with the DMB Toll Department by calling (302) 571-6373 or emailing tolls@drba.net one to two weeks prior to arrival.

Delaware Memorial Bridge vs. Regional Crossings

Crossing E-ZPass Rate Cash Rate Direction
Delaware Memorial Bridge $4.75-5.00 $6.00 NJ → DE only
Ben Franklin Bridge $6.00 $6.00 NJ → PA only
Walt Whitman Bridge $6.00 $6.00 NJ → PA only
Commodore Barry Bridge $6.00 $6.00 NJ → PA only
Cape May-Lewes Ferry N/A $60+ per vehicle Both directions

Useful Links & Resources

Related Delaware Toll Pages:

Official DRBA Resources:

  • Bridge Operations: (302) 571-6300
  • E-ZPass Customer Service: E-ZPasscorrespondenceteam@DRBA.net
  • Group Travel Coordination: (302) 571-6373 or tolls@drba.net
  • Live Traffic Cameras: Available on DRBA website
  • DRBA Administration: Delaware Memorial Bridge Plaza, New Castle, DE

Memorial & Veterans Information:

  • Veterans Memorial Park: New Castle, Delaware
  • Memorial ceremonies: Memorial Day and Veterans Day annually
  • Wall of Honor: 15,000 names from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf
  • Reflecting pool and soldier statue

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