Pennsylvania Turnpike (360+ miles, Pittsburgh to Philly) is all-electronic—E-ZPass saves ~60% vs. Toll By Plate; PA Toll Pay app unifies payments.
Official references:
- PATurnpike.com (Toll By Plate): https://www.paturnpike.com/toll-by-plate
- EZPassPA.com (E-ZPass): https://www.ezpasspa.com
E-ZPass vs. Toll By Plate Rates (Pittsburgh-Philly)
E-ZPass ~60% cheaper; full cashless since 2020.
| Passenger Vehicle (2-Axle) | E-ZPass | Toll By Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Full Turnpike (~360 miles) | ~$27 | ~$68 |
| Pittsburgh to Harrisburg | ~$16 | ~$40 |
| Philly to Harrisburg | ~$11 | ~$28 |
Discounts for multi-vehicles/premium accounts; dynamic on extensions.
E-ZPass PA: Auto-Pay with Savings
E-ZPass transponder deducts from prepaid—works 19 states.
- ezpasspa.com → Login/create account.
- Order transponder ($35–$45; sticker/flex/portable).
- Preload $25+; auto-replenish.
- Pay/view: Balance, statements, vehicles.
No invoices for E-ZPass users.
Toll By Plate: Plate Billing (Higher Rates)
No transponder? Plate photo → Invoice ~40 days later (~2x E-ZPass + fees).
Pay online
- paturnpike.com/pay-a-bill or PA Toll Pay app → Plate/invoice # → Card/check.
- App: Download “PA Toll Pay” (official)—manage TBP, auto-pay, discounts.
- Proactive: Pre-register plate for faster invoices/discounts.
Methods: Online/app/phone/mail; cash at Harrisburg CSC only.
PA Toll Pay App: All-in-One Tool
Official app for E-ZPass + Toll By Plate—iOS/Android.
Features:
- View/pay invoices instantly.
- Auto-pay TBP accounts.
- Transaction history.
- QR code payments (new 2025).
Search “PA Toll Pay” by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Unpaid Tolls: Fees and Enforcement
Ignore invoices? Escalation quick.
- 1st unpaid: Reminder.
- 4+ invoices or $250+: Collections.
- Continued: PennDOT registration suspension.
- Egregious ($12k+ cases): AG civil suits (100+ in 2025).
Pay at paturnpike.com/pay-a-bill; 94% paid within 60 days.
2026 Updates and Tips
No rate hikes planned; enforcement up.
- Google/Apple Pay added 2025.
- Pre-register TBP vehicles for discounts/auto-pay.
- Rentals: Owner billed; use E-ZPass.
Scams: Fake apps/texts—use official app/sites.
FAQs About PA Toll Pay Online
1. E-ZPass or Toll By Plate—which cheaper?
E-ZPass ~60% less (e.g., $27 vs. $68 full Pike); TBP = cash rates.
2. PA Toll Pay app for?
TBP + E-ZPass: Pay invoices, auto-pay, history—official from PTC.
3. How pay Toll By Plate invoice online?
paturnpike.com/pay-a-bill → Plate/invoice → Card (Visa/MC/AmEx/Discover).
4. Unpaid PA toll consequences?
4+ invoices/$250+ → Registration suspension; AG lawsuits for big debts.
5. E-ZPass login/pay?
ezpasspa.com → Account → Balance/pay.
6. Cash payment option?
Only Harrisburg E-ZPass CSC—no booths.
7. Pre-register plate benefits?
TBP account: Faster invoices, auto-pay, discounts—avoids late fees.
