Sydney Toll Roads and Prices 2026

Sydney has one of the largest toll-road networks in Australia. It can also be one of the hardest to understand.

Some roads charge by distance. Some charge a fixed amount. The Sydney Harbour Bridge changes price according to the time of day. A single journey can also pass through several toll roads, creating more than one charge.

This page brings our ten Sydney toll-road guides together. Choose the road you travelled on, or the one you are planning to use, for current prices, payment information and answers to common questions.

Last checked: 25 September 2026.

Several Sydney toll prices will change on 1 October 2026. Where this applies, we have included both the current price and the announced October price.

Sydney Toll Roads at a Glance

M4 Toll Prices 2026

The tolled WestConnex M4 runs between Church Street at Parramatta and Haberfield.

The full tolled journey from Parramatta to Haberfield has a 2026 Class A maximum of $10.79.

The whole M4 is not tolled. Travelling west of Church Street does not, by itself, create a WestConnex M4 charge.

Read the full M4 toll price guide

M7 Toll Prices 2026

Westlink M7 uses distance-based tolling.

Until 30 September 2026, Class A trips range from $0.71 to a maximum of $10.50.

From 1 October 2026, the maximum Class A toll increases to $10.57.

The maximum is based on a 20-kilometre distance cap for one continuous journey. It is not a daily or weekly cap.

Read the full M7 toll price guide

M8 Toll Prices 2026

The M8 runs between Beverly Hills and St Peters and forms part of the WestConnex network.

The published 2026 Class A maximum for this section is $9.15.

A longer journey continuing through the M4-M8 Link toward Rozelle can be subject to the wider WestConnex toll cap.

Read the full M8 toll price guide

WestConnex Tolls 2026

WestConnex includes the M4, M8, M5 East, M4-M8 Link and Rozelle Interchange.

WestConnex uses distance-based tolling. For a Class A vehicle, the 2026 network cap is $12.74 for one continuous journey longer than 16 kilometres.

The cap only applies to the WestConnex portion of the journey. Separate tolls can still be charged if you also use another road such as the M7, Eastern Distributor or Cross City Tunnel.

Read the complete WestConnex toll guide

Sydney Harbour Bridge Toll 2026

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is currently tolled southbound only.

Current prices range from $2.85 at night to $4.55 during weekday peak periods.

Unlike most privately operated Sydney toll roads, all vehicles currently pay the same Harbour Bridge crossing toll.

The same time-of-day prices apply to the Sydney Harbour Tunnel.

Read the Sydney Harbour Bridge toll guide

M2 Toll Prices 2026

The Hills M2 price depends on the toll point or points passed during the journey.

Until 30 September 2026, Class A toll-point charges range from $3.15 to $10.64.

From 1 October 2026, the announced Class A range becomes $3.18 to $10.75.

The M2 connects with the M7, NorthConnex and Lane Cove Tunnel. A connected journey can create several separate charges.

Read the full M2 toll price guide

NorthConnex Toll Prices 2026

NorthConnex is a nine-kilometre twin tunnel connecting the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga with the Hills M2 at West Pennant Hills.

Until 30 September 2026, the Class A toll is $10.64 in either direction.

From 1 October 2026, the Class A toll increases to $10.74.

NorthConnex has a flat tunnel toll. A separate M2 connection charge can also apply.

Read the full NorthConnex toll guide

Eastern Distributor Toll 2026

The Eastern Distributor is currently tolled northbound only.

Until 30 September 2026, the Class A toll is $10.48.

From 1 October 2026, it increases to $10.59.

Southbound travel is currently toll-free on the Eastern Distributor itself. This arrangement is expected to change when the Western Harbour Tunnel opens.

Read the Eastern Distributor toll guide

Cross City Tunnel Toll 2026

The Cross City Tunnel links Darling Harbour and the western side of the Sydney CBD with Rushcutters Bay and the eastern suburbs.

Until 30 September 2026, the Class A main-tunnel toll is $7.41.

From 1 October 2026, it increases to $7.46.

The shorter westbound journey using the Sir John Young Crescent exit rises from $3.50 to $3.52.

Read the Cross City Tunnel toll guide

Lane Cove Tunnel Toll 2026

The Lane Cove Tunnel connects the Hills M2 at North Ryde with the Gore Hill Freeway at Artarmon.

Until 30 September 2026, the Class A toll is $4.30 in either direction.

From 1 October 2026, it increases to $4.33.

The Military Road E-Ramp is a separate tolled facility. It is not included in the Lane Cove Tunnel charge.

Read the Lane Cove Tunnel toll guide

How Sydney Toll Prices Are Calculated

Sydney toll roads do not all use the same pricing system.

Distance-based tolling

The M7 and WestConnex charge according to the distance travelled.

Both systems have their own limits on the distance charged for one continuous journey.

Toll-point pricing

The Hills M2 charges according to the toll point or points passed.

Two drivers using different M2 entrances and exits can pay different prices.

Fixed tolls

NorthConnex, the Eastern Distributor and Lane Cove Tunnel use fixed tolls.

The Cross City Tunnel also uses set prices, although the shorter Sir John Young Crescent journey costs less than the full tunnel.

Time-of-day pricing

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel use different prices for weekday peak periods, daytime off-peak periods and night travel.

What Do Class A and Class B Mean?

Class A generally covers vehicles no more than 2.8 metres high and no more than 12.5 metres long.

Cars and motorcycles are usually Class A.

Class B generally covers vehicles exceeding either measurement. This includes many trucks, buses and large vehicle-and-trailer combinations.

Trailers, caravans, roof loads and raised roofs can affect the vehicle class.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel are different. All vehicles currently pay the same crossing toll.

Are Sydney Toll Roads Cashless?

Yes. Sydney toll roads are electronically operated and do not have cash tollbooths.

You can normally pay using:

  • An electronic tag account

  • A tagless account

  • A Sydney Pass

  • An eligible casual pass

  • Another accepted Australian toll account

Australian toll tags are generally interoperable. A tag issued in another state can normally be used in Sydney if the account is active and the correct vehicle is attached.

How Do I Calculate My Complete Sydney Toll?

A journey can use more than one tolled road.

For example, a driver travelling through NorthConnex and continuing along the M2 can receive a NorthConnex charge and a separate M2 charge.

A journey using WestConnex and then the Eastern Distributor can also produce two separate toll components.

Use the official Sydney toll calculator and enter the actual starting point, destination, vehicle class and travel date.

Do not simply add every road’s published maximum. Connected journeys within WestConnex can be priced as one transaction, while roads outside WestConnex are charged separately.

What If I Used a Sydney Toll Road Without a Tag?

Arrange payment as soon as possible.

Some road-specific guidance says payment should be arranged within two days. Service NSW guidance can allow up to 72 hours in some situations.

Acting within two days is the safer approach.

Do not wait for a toll notice if you already know you travelled without an active account or pass.

You may be able to:

  • Open a suitable toll account

  • Backdate an eligible account

  • Purchase a Sydney Pass

  • Search for the trip using your number plate

  • Contact the toll provider directly

A number-plate matching fee can apply when no working tag is detected.

What Happens If a Sydney Toll Is Not Paid?

An unpaid toll can move through several stages:

  1. The toll trip remains unpaid.

  2. The toll provider may send a digital reminder.

  3. A Toll Payment Demand may be issued.

  4. Debt recovery or enforcement action may follow.

  5. A penalty notice can be issued if the legal payment requirements are not met.

Administration fees attached to paper toll notices ended for new NSW trips from July 2026.

That does not remove the original toll or any applicable number-plate matching charge.

Linkt or E-Toll: Who Handles the Payment?

Most privately operated Sydney toll roads are handled through Linkt.

These include:

  • WestConnex

  • Hills M2

  • Westlink M7

  • NorthConnex

  • Eastern Distributor

  • Cross City Tunnel

  • Lane Cove Tunnel

Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel toll notices are handled through E-Toll.

An active interoperable toll account may still cover travel across both private and government-operated roads.

NSW $50 Weekly Toll Cap

The NSW weekly toll cap was temporarily reduced from $60 to $50 from 6 July 2026 for twelve months.

Despite the name, this is a rebate. Your toll charges do not automatically stop once you spend $50.

Eligible motorists continue paying tolls through their personal toll account and then claim qualifying spending through Service NSW.

The rebate generally applies to eligible personal travel in privately registered Class A vehicles.

Business travel, Class B vehicles, casual toll products and number-plate matching fees are generally excluded.

Visit the Service NSW toll relief page to check the full eligibility rules.

Sydney Toll Road FAQs

Which Sydney toll road is the most expensive?

There is no single answer because the total depends on your route and whether several toll roads are used.

For one continuous Class A WestConnex journey longer than 16 kilometres, the 2026 WestConnex component is capped at $12.74. Separate tolls can still apply outside WestConnex.

Can I avoid Sydney toll roads?

Many toll roads have untolled alternatives, but the alternative can add distance, traffic lights and travel time.

Use a navigation app with the avoid tolls option enabled and check the route before leaving.

Can I pay a Sydney toll after travelling?

Usually, yes, if you act quickly.

Arrange an account or pass immediately. Some operators specify two days, while Service NSW guidance can allow up to 72 hours in certain circumstances.

Can I use a Queensland toll tag in Sydney?

Generally, yes. Australian toll tags are interoperable.

Make sure the account is active and the correct registration and vehicle class are attached.

Are motorcycles charged the car toll?

Motorcycles currently fall within Class A on most private Sydney toll roads.

Different account arrangements can apply to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel.

Does the NSW $50 toll cap mean I cannot be charged more than $50?

No. It is a rebate scheme.

Eligible motorists pay their tolls normally and then claim qualifying spending above the weekly threshold.

How often do Sydney toll prices change?

Several private toll roads are adjusted quarterly.

WestConnex follows its own pricing arrangements. Government-operated roads such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge can also change on a separate schedule.

Important: Toll prices, payment periods and eligibility rules can change. Prices shown include GST unless stated otherwise and exclude possible account, pass and number-plate matching fees. Check your exact route with the official toll operator before travelling. This page provides general information and is not legal or financial advice.