There are many online tools you can use to find tolls. There are websites that allow you to enter your planned route that can show you any tolls. Be aware, toll prices do change. Tolls may be more expensive than posted online. On the chance you find a toll you cannot avoid, make sure to carry more cash than you need in case the toll has increased.

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Account for time, however. Taking Routes 1 and 1/9 may take longer than the turnpike depending on traffic. Get a time estimate using a GPS device prior to leaving your home.

You may be able to avoid tolls by foregoing the highway. If you can get where you’re going by driving through main streets and residential areas, this may be a great way to avoid tolls.

Google Maps can be used to find a toll free routes in your area. You can select the option of finding a route without tolls. Wave, another GPS app, can also be used to avoid tolls. You would simply go to “Settings,” then “Navigation” and select the option “Avoid Toll Roads. "

You can network with coworkers who live in your area. See if they would be interested in carpooling to work on a regular basis. Some people pick up hitchhikers to avoid tolls. You should refrain from doing so, as toll workers may get suspicious and this can also be dangerous.

There are usually not specific requirements to sign up for an E-Z Pass. However, your car needs to be registered in New York. E-Z pass has a variety of plans to choose from. Browse plans before settling on one to find a plan that’s cost effective for you.

You usually have to get some kind of pass to take public transportation, so look into rates. Even if passes are expensive, they’re usually cheaper than paying a toll every day. Make sure to account for time. Public transportation usually takes longer than driving, so make sure to leave earlier than normal. Give yourself extra time in case you miss a train or a bus.

Always be alert while you’re biking—you want to be able to hear what’s going on and hear the people around you.