Sydney Toll Roads — Current Car Tolls
$0.71–$10.79 per car toll, by road
12 tolled roads and crossings in Sydney — full table below
Operator schedules · as at October 2026 quarterSydney has by far the largest toll network in the country, spread across a web of motorways, tunnels and bridges. Most of the roads price either by distance travelled or by a fixed flagfall for using them, and the harbour crossings are priced by time of day, so a peak-hour crossing costs more than an off-peak one.
Because the network is so extensive, regular drivers can rack up tolls quickly. New South Wales runs a state toll-relief scheme aimed at drivers who spend heavily on tolls, which can offset some of that cost for those who qualify. The operators' sites and the scheme's own pages set out the current rates and eligibility.
- Of the 12 roads, WestConnex M4 has the highest top car toll ($10.79) and Lane Cove Tunnel the lowest ($4.33).
- The median road tops out at $8.31.
| Road | Operator | Car toll | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Harbour Bridge | NSW Government (Transport for NSW / E-Toll) | $2.85–$4.55 | Time-of-day pricing, all vehicle classes pay the same. Peak $4.55 weekdays 6:30am-9:30am and 4pm-7pm; $3.41 weekdays 9:30am-4pm and weekends 8am-8pm; $2.85 weekdays 7pm-6:30am and weekends 8pm-8am. Tolled southbound only (northbound free). Indexed annually 1 July (rose 3.25% on 1 Jul 2026 from $4.41/$3.30/$2.76). Two-way tolling planned from ~2028 when the Western Harbour Tunnel opens. |
| Sydney Harbour Tunnel | NSW Government (Transport for NSW / E-Toll) | $2.85–$4.55 | Same time-of-day schedule and prices as the Sydney Harbour Bridge; southbound only. Indexed annually 1 July. |
| Cross City Tunnel | Transurban (Linkt) | $3.52–$7.46 | Flat toll each direction: $7.46 for the main tunnel, $3.52 for the Sir John Young Crescent exit ramp. Escalates quarterly (1 Jan/1 Apr/1 Jul/1 Oct); prices from 1 October 2026. |
| Eastern Distributor | Transurban / Airport Motorway Ltd (Linkt) | $10.59 | Toll charged in the northbound direction only; southbound is free. Valid from 1 October 2026, adjusted quarterly. |
| Hills M2 | Transurban (Linkt) | $3.18–$10.75 | Main toll point at North Ryde $10.75; ramp toll points from $3.18. Escalates quarterly; prices from 1 October 2026. |
| Lane Cove Tunnel | Transurban (Linkt) | $2.16–$4.33 | Flat toll each direction: $4.33 for the tunnel, $2.16 for the associated Military Road E-Ramp toll point. Escalates quarterly; prices from 1 October 2026. |
| M5 South-West | Interlink Roads / Transurban (Linkt) | $6.10 | Flat toll each direction, charged at a single toll point. M5 South-West Cashback Scheme still active (checked Jul 2026): NSW-registered vehicles for private/pensioner/charitable use can claim back tolls (excl. GST) quarterly via Service NSW — claim within 12 months of quarter close. Prices from 1 October 2026, adjusted quarterly. |
| Westlink M7 | NorthWestern Roads Group / Transurban (Linkt) | $0.71–$10.57 | Distance-based per-km toll for cars (Class A); one-way continuous trips capped at $10.57, minimum toll $0.71. Escalates quarterly; prices from 1 October 2026. |
| WestConnex M4 | Sydney Transport Partners / Transurban (Linkt) | $2.61–$10.79 | Distance-based flagfall + per-km toll (Parramatta-Haberfield incl. M4 tunnels). Section caps: M4 surface $6.75 (7.42 km), M4 tunnels $5.85 (6.07 km); combined M4 max $10.79. Full-length WestConnex network trip capped at $12.74 for cars. WestConnex indexes annually on 1 January (greater of CPI or 4%) — 1 Jan 2026 prices remain current in Q3 2026. |
| WestConnex M8 / M5 East | Sydney Transport Partners / Transurban (Linkt) | $4.00–$9.15 | Distance-based flagfall + per-km toll. M8 (King Georges Rd-St Peters, 11.03 km) and M5 East (9.33 km) each capped at $9.15; published minimum toll $4.00 (M5 East). Full-length WestConnex network trip capped at $12.74 for cars. Indexed annually 1 January; 1 Jan 2026 prices current through 2026. |
| WestConnex M4-M8 Link (incl. Rozelle Interchange) | Sydney Transport Partners / Transurban (Linkt) | $4.75–$6.48 | Distance-based, 7.02 km link; minimum toll $4.75, capped at $6.48. Counts toward the $12.74 full-network WestConnex cap for cars. Indexed annually 1 January. |
| NorthConnex | Transurban (Linkt) | $10.74 | Flat toll each direction. Escalates quarterly; prices from 1 October 2026. |
| Rates as published by each operator, as at October 2026 quarter. Tolls escalate on operator schedules. | |||
Changed on 1 October 2026
- 7 of the 12 Sydney roads moved to new tolls on 1 October 2026; the table above shows the new prices.
- The largest move at the top of a road's range is on Eastern Distributor: $10.48 to $10.59, $0.11 more than before.
| Road | Before | From 1 October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Cross City Tunnel | $3.50–$7.41 | $3.52–$7.46 |
| Eastern Distributor | $10.48 | $10.59 |
| Hills M2 | $3.15–$10.64 | $3.18–$10.75 |
| Lane Cove Tunnel | $2.15–$4.30 | $2.16–$4.33 |
| M5 South-West | $6.06 | $6.10 |
| Westlink M7 | $0.71–$10.50 | $0.71–$10.57 |
| NorthConnex | $10.64 | $10.74 |
| Source: operator schedule. | ||
Toll reliefNSW toll relief rebate — $50/week cap (lowered from $60 on 6 July 2026, applying for 12 months). Personal toll account holders with privately registered vehicles who spend over $50/week on tolls can claim a rebate via Service NSW for spend between $50 and $400 a week per eligible token, up to $350/week per token and $5,000/year per customer; paid 10-15 business days after claim approval. The previous $60/week cap covered toll spend 5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jul 2026 (it did not end 1 Jan 2026 — it ran until being lowered to $50). Toll-notice admin fees abolished from 1 July 2026. The separate M5 South-West Cashback Scheme continues alongside. Details at the source
Frequently asked questions
- How much are tolls in Sydney?
- Car tolls in Sydney range from about $0.71 up to $10.79 per road or trip, depending on the road, distance and time of day. The table above lists every road's rate as at October 2026 quarter.
- Do toll prices change?
- Yes — most Sydney toll roads escalate on a quarterly or annual schedule set by the operator or their concession deed. Treat any published table as current at its stamp and check the operator before a big trip.
Other toll cities
Sources — figures current as at 24 September 2026.
- NSW Government (Transport for NSW / E-Toll) toll scheduleverified
- Transurban (Linkt) toll scheduleverified
- Sydney Transport Partners / Transurban (Linkt) toll scheduleverified
- Sydney Transport Partners / Transurban (Linkt) toll scheduleverified
Tolls are operator-set and change on their own schedules — verify the current toll with the operator before travelling. Caps and time-of-day pricing apply on some roads as noted.