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Where does Florida Turnpike start and end?

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John Castro

Published Feb 24, 2026

Where does Florida Turnpike start and end?

It starts from U.S. Route 1 in Florida City, running through Miami, Fort Lauderdale. At West Palm Beach, it runs parallel to Interstate 95, and then in Orlando, it crosses Interstate 4, to its northern end at Interstate 75 near Wildwood. The Turnpike itself has two sections.

How much does it cost to drive the Florida Turnpike?

Tolls. Tolls on the turnpike are an average of 6.7 cents per mile (4.2 ¢/km) for cars and other two-axle vehicles using SunPass. A trip on the entire turnpike (not including the Homestead Extension) would cost $22.59 with Toll-by-Plate, and $17.45 with SunPass.

Where are Florida tolls?

Toll Roads in Florida: Some interstate highways have tolls. Besides the Florida Turnpike (Ocala to Homestead), Alligator Alley (1-75 between Miami and Naples) and the Bee Line Expressway (Orlando to Cape Canaveral) also charge tolls. In addition, some coastal islands have bridges at which a fare is charged.

Is EZ Pass accepted in Florida?

E-ZPass is a multi-state electronic toll pass that works in states from North Carolina to Maine and west to Illinois, and now in the entire state of Florida. If your transponder is part of the E-ZPass Group (I-PASS, RiverLink Portable, NC Quick Pass Portable), your toll pass is accepted on CFX roadways.

Why is it called turnpike?

Toll roads, especially near the East Coast, are often called turnpikes; the term turnpike originated from pikes, which were long sticks that blocked passage until the fare was paid and the pike turned at a toll house (or toll booth in current terminology).

What states have turnpikes?

A toll road is also known as a turnpike, tollway, or toll plaza….The following states have tolls:

  • Alabama.
  • California.
  • Colorado.
  • Delaware.
  • Florida.
  • Georgia (express lanes only)
  • Illinois.
  • Indiana.

Can I drive on the Florida Turnpike without a SunPass?

We plan to take Florida’s Turnpike, but we do not have SunPass. If you don’t have SunPass, photos will be snapped of your license plate as you pass under the toll gantries at toll plazas. Bills for tolls will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle.

How do I pay Florida Turnpike tolls?

Tolls must be paid at the time you travel through a toll lane with either cash or a prepaid account such as SunPass, E-PASS, LeeWay or another interoperable transponder account. If you have a transponder with a prepaid account, your account must contain adequate funds to ensure you can pay your toll.

Is i4 in Florida a toll road?

There are no tolls along I-4.

Is Florida SunPass the same as E-ZPass?

SunPass Now Works In EZ Pass States, But You’ll Need New Transponder. The New Sun Pass Pro Transponder works in EZ Pass locations, as well as Florida, North Carolina and Georgia. Current SunPass transponders continue to work in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. To learn more, visit SunPass.com.

Can you have both SunPass and E-pass?

A: If you are traveling on CFX roads with both a SunPass and an E-ZPass in your vehicle, the SunPass will be the account that is charged. As a reminder, it’s important that both your SunPass and E-ZPass accounts are current and up-to-date.

Who invented turnpike?

Turnpikes: James Madison was the 4th American President who served in office from March 4, 1809 to March 4, 1817. One of the significant events during his presidency was the Construction of Cumberland Road that began in Maryland in 1811 and the widespread introduction of Toll Roads that were called Turnpikes.