South Carolina Toll Roads and Palmetto Pass
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South Carolina toll roads
South Carolina has toll roads along the two stretches:
1. Southern Connector
2. Cross Island Parkway
Southern Connector
Southern Connector[1] is spur route of I-85 into Greenville. It is a shortcut route for drivers accessing I-385 from northbound I-85. 2-axles vehicles pay $1.75 tolls each at the East and West plaza. PAL PASS (Palmetto pass) users pay $1.35 toll at the East plaza and $1.50 toll at the West plaza.
Cross Island Parkway
Cross Island Parkway[2] is toll road on Hilton Head Island joining US-278 Business road. The 6.8-mile controlled-access toll road has only one interchange along its route at Marshland Drive. 2-axle vehicles pay $1.25 toll at the toll plaza and $1.00 at the Marshland Road/Spanish Wells Road interchange.
Use South Carolina Toll Calculator to calculate tolls and gas costs for both the toll roads in South Carolina.
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How are tolls calculated for trucks in South Carolina
On both the South Carolina toll roads, trucks pay tolls based on the number of axles.
Calculate tolls along the truck-compliant routes across the state of South Carolina and other regions of North America using our free Truck Toll Calculator.
How to pay toll in South Carolina
Both the toll roads are equipped with electronic gantries in South Carolina. You can pay toll by installing a Palmetto Pass tag (popularly called PAL PASS). Cash is also accepted on both the toll roads of South Carolina.
However, the Video toll payment system such as Pay-By-Plate doesn’t exist on either of the toll roads in South Carolina.
How to pay missed toll in South Carolina
If you already know which toll road did you travel on, please reach out to respective agency explaining your situation. Below are the contact details:
- Cross Island Parkway: If you missed paying toll while traveling on Cross Island Parkway, you can get more information on your violation and pay for it here[3]. If you have further questions, please call the Cross Island Parkway Customer Service Center at 1-888-725-8655 (in state only) or 1-843-342-6718.
- Southern Connector: For missed toll payments on Southern Connector, you can create an account and pay violations[4]. If you have further questions, please call Southern Connector Customer Support at (864) 527-2150 or email at violations@southernconnector.com
What is Palmetto Pass
Palmetto Pass all known as PAL PASS in South Carolina, is an electronic tag (like E-ZPass tag) you can install in your vehicle to pay tolls as you drive through the toll roads. You need not stop to pay toll; it gets deducted from the linked bank account.
Learn how Palmetto Pass works, where to purchase it and more.
South Carolina tolling agencies
Following agencies manage South Carolina toll roads. For any questions about toll rates or payment methods please get in touch with respective agency.
Calculate tolls for South Carolina and other states in the US
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