Orlando E-PASS Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Electronic toll collection (E-PASS) + Cash payment + Pay By Plate
Coverage: 125+ miles across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake counties
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: E-PASS transponders, License plate recognition, Cashless gantries
Operator: Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX)

No, you don't need E-PASS to drive on Orlando toll roads - but you'll save significant money with one. E-PASS customers save an average of 30% on tolls over motorists paying with cash, and 50% over those paying via Pay By Plate.

Key Reality: Drivers can save up to 25% on CFX tolls by using E-PASS, which offers tiered discounts depending on usage. Daily Orlando commuters can save hundreds annually versus Pay By Plate rates.

2025 Update: As of July 1st, toll prices on CFX operated roadways have increased in price between $0.02 and $0.05, making E-PASS discounts even more valuable for regular users.

125 miles of roads within Central Florida are operated by the Central Florida Expressway Authority. The roads include the SR-408 (East-West Expressway), SR-414 (Apopka Expressway), SR-417 (Central Florida Greenway), SR-429 (Western Beltway), SR-451, SR-453, SR-538 (Poinciana Parkway), and parts of SR-528 (the Beachline Expressway).

A driver who has between 40 and 79 transactions on their transponder each month will get a 20% discount. Those who drive more will get a 25% discount.

40-79 monthly transactions: 20% additional discount

80+ monthly transactions: 25% additional discount

Under 40 transactions: Standard E-PASS rates (already 30-50% savings)

You can use the following toll payment methods on Orlando expressways:

1. E-PASS Electronic System:

E-PASS stickers are free; portable transponders cost $9.95

Works on all Florida toll roads and up to 18 other states with E-PASS Xtra

Automatic volume discounts for frequent users

Available at CFX service centers and online

2. SunPass Compatibility:

E-PASS and SunPass are interchangeable, functioning equally and registering identical rates on any toll road in the state

SunPass transponders work on all CFX roads at same rates as E-PASS

No need to buy separate transponders for different Florida toll systems

3. Cash Payment (Limited):

Available at traditional toll plazas on most expressways

SR 429 and SR 538 have limited or no cash acceptance

Higher rates than electronic payment methods

4. Pay By Plate (Backup):

Automatic license plate recognition

Highest toll rates (up to 100% more than E-PASS)

Mailed invoice with administrative fees

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Orlando toll roads, use TollGuru Orlando toll calculator

Orlando Toll Calculator

CFX Toll Rate Increases:

Tolls will go up between two and five cents across all of Central Florida Expressway's 125-mile road network effective July 1, 2025

CFX Board unanimously approved a Customer-First Toll Policy where toll rates would adjust annually 1.5 percent or to the annual Consumer Price Index

Increases fund over $4.2 billion in projects over the next five years

Infrastructure Expansions:

CFX is planning to add 30 miles of roads in eight projects across the network, complete four interchange improvements, resurface nearly 60 miles

Installation of wrong-way driver detection technology on all off-ramps

Continued expansion of cashless tolling capabilities

Multi-State Compatibility:

E-ZPass is accepted on the Central Florida Expressway Authority's 125-mile toll road network and now the entire state of Florida

New Uni transponder works across 18 states where E-ZPass and E-PASS are accepted

East-West Corridors:

State Road 408 or otherwise the Spassard L. Holland east-West Expressway is a 22-mile toll road that runs east-west through downtown Orlando

State Road 414 or the John Land Apopka Expressway is nine- mile east-west corridor that extends south and east from U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka to Maitland Boulevard

State Road 528 or Martin B. Anderson Beachline Expressway is a vital connection for motorists traveling to the Orlando International Airport, the east coast beaches and Cape Canaveral

North-South Beltways:

State Road 417 or the Central Florida GreeneWay is a 55-mile toll road that runs from SR 535/536 international Drive to SR 426 Aloma Avenue - Eastern beltway

State Road 429 or the Daniel Webster Western Beltway extends 23 miles from U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka south to Interstate 4 in Osceola County - Western beltway

SR 538 (Poinciana Parkway) - Connects Osceola County developments to the expressway network

Airport & Tourism Connections:

SR 528 Beachline Expressway - Direct route to Orlando International Airport

SR 417 - Connects Walt Disney World area to Sanford and beyond

SR 408 - Downtown Orlando and convention center access

Cost Considerations:

Daily Orlando commuter tolls: $5-15 for typical routes with E-PASS

Airport connections: $4-8 with E-PASS via SR 528 Beachline

Cross-town travel: $3-10 depending on distance and expressways used

Tourist/rental car rates: Often 50-100% higher without transponder

Rush Hour Considerations:

No peak hour pricing on CFX roads (unlike some Florida toll systems)

Heavy traffic 7-9 AM and 4:30-6:30 PM on major expressways

SR 408 experiences highest congestion during rush hours

Alternative Routes:

I-4 through downtown Orlando (toll-free but often congested)

Surface roads like Colonial Drive (US 50) and University Boulevard

SR 436 (Semoran Boulevard) for north-south travel

Visitor Toll Pass Option:

Visitor Toll Pass™ is a FREE temporary toll pass for rental car customers traveling roundtrip through the Orlando International Airport

With Visitor Toll Pass™, you always pay the lowest toll rate throughout Florida with no hidden or extra fees

Available through mobile app for rental car customers

Rental Car Considerations:

Most rental companies offer toll programs with daily fees ($3-15/day)

Consider purchasing E-PASS for stays longer than 3-4 days

Visitor Toll Pass may be most economical for short visits

Yes, E-PASS and SunPass are interchangeable, functioning equally and registering identical rates on any toll road in the state. You'll pay the same electronic rates regardless of which transponder you use.

You'll be charged via Pay By Plate at significantly higher rates - often 50-100% more than E-PASS rates. A toll bill will be mailed to the vehicle's registered owner within 30 days.

Yes, motorcycles pay the same 2-axle vehicle rates as cars on CFX roads. However, they're often exempt from Pay By Plate penalty fees for safety reasons.

Yes, but with significant time penalties. Using I-4 and surface roads adds 15-45 minutes to most cross-town trips. For airport access, toll roads provide the most reliable timing.

E-Pass customers who have made between 40 and 79 transactions per month will save 20%. If you're an E-Pass customers who has made more than 80 transactions per month, you will save 25% on top of standard E-PASS rates.

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

Central Florida Expressway Authority: (407) 823-7277 or (800) 353-7277

E-PASS Customer Service: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-7 PM, Saturday 8 AM-4:30 PM

E-PASS Service Center: 525 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

CFX Website: cfxway.com for account management and trip planning