RFK Bridge Tolls: One Direction Only (Bronx → Queens)
The Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Bridge (formerly Triborough) charges tolls only for vehicles entering Queens from The Bronx. Traveling from Queens to The Bronx is toll-free.
Toll Direction
| Direction | Toll? | Notes |
|---|
| The Bronx → Queens (via RFK Bridge) | Yes | Cashless tolling (E-ZPass or Tolls by Mail) |
| Queens → The Bronx | No | Free |
| Manhattan ↔ Queens (RFK spans all 3 boroughs) | See below | Manhattan legs have separate toll points |
Manhattan Legs (Separate Toll Points)
- Manhattan → Queens (RFK Harlem River lift span + viaduct): Tolled.
- Queens → Manhattan: Free.
- Manhattan → Bronx (RFK Harlem River lift span): Tolled.
- Bronx → Manhattan: Free.
Current Rates (2024, E-ZPass NY)
- Passenger car: $6.94 (peak), $4.71 (off-peak).
- Tolls by Mail (license-plate billing): $11.19 (peak), $7.48 (off-peak) — significantly higher.
Why One-Way Tolling?
Implemented in 1970 to reduce plaza congestion and emissions. All 9 MTA bridges/tunnels use one-way toll collection (usually entering the more central borough).
Pro Tip
Get an E-ZPass NY transponder—saves ~35–40% vs. Tolls by Mail, works on all NY/NJ/PA/MA/FL/etc. facilities.
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