407 ETR Toll Calculator
A 20 km trip through Zone 7 (Highway 427 to Highway 400) westbound at 7am on a weekday — peak time — costs about $22.76 with a transponder ($21.76 toll + the $1.00 Trip Toll Charge). The exact same trip at 9pm costs only $11.11 — a saving of $11.65. Without a transponder, add a $5.30 Camera Charge per trip. Select your own zones and time below.
$17.32 total for this trip
Toll subtotal: $16.32 · Trip Toll Charge: $1.00
Transponder lease: $5.00/month, or $31.50/year — not included in the trip total above.
Rate table — westbound, weekday, entry 7:00
| Zone | Section | Km entered | Rate/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Highway 427 to Highway 400 | 15 | 108.79¢ | $16.32 |
Off-peak vs. peak — same trip at every entry time (weekday)
| Entry time | Total trip cost |
|---|---|
| 21:00 (cheapest) | $8.58 |
| 10:30 | $12.43 |
| 5:00 | $12.43 |
| 9:30 | $12.43 |
| 14:30 | $12.43 |
| 18:00 | $12.43 |
| 7:00 | $17.32 |
| 15:30 (priciest) | $17.32 |
Entering at 21:00 instead of 15:30 saves about $8.74 on this exact trip.
2026 light-vehicle toll rates and fees verified against 407 ETR (407etr.com/en/rate-chart-light, rate schedule announced 21 Nov. 2025). Covers only the private 407 ETR section (12 zones, vehicles under 5,000 kg) — the provincial Highway 407 extension (Brock to Highway 115) is not covered, heavy vehicle classes are not covered, and per-zone distances aren't published by 407 ETR: enter your own km per zone. Estimate only. How we calculate →
How 407 ETR pricing actually works: zones, direction, day, and time of entry
The 407 ETR splits its 108 km private stretch (QEW to Brock Road) into 12 tolling zones. Your cost is the sum of (kilometres driven in each zone) × (that zone's rate), and the rate depends on direction (eastbound/westbound), day type (weekday vs. weekend/Ontario statutory holiday), and the time band you entered the highway — not the time you exit. A 20 km trip through Zone 7 costs $21.76 in tolls alone entering at 7am, versus $10.11 entering at 9pm — the per-km rate more than doubles at peak.
Every trip also carries a flat $1.00 Trip Toll Charge, regardless of distance or zones traveled.
Transponder vs. no transponder: the real cost difference
Driving without a transponder means you're billed by licence-plate photo instead — that adds a $5.30 Camera Charge per trip plus a flat $5/month Account Fee regardless of how many trips you take. The same peak-hour Zone 7 trip above costs $22.76 with a transponder but $28.06 without one — and that's before the monthly account fee.
A transponder itself costs $5/month or $31.50/year to lease. For anyone driving the 407 more than occasionally, the transponder almost always pays for itself by avoiding the per-trip camera charge.
The off-peak vs. peak comparison — the biggest lever you control
Unlike the toll itself, when you enter the highway is entirely up to you. For the same 20 km Zone 7 trip westbound on a weekday, the cheapest entry band is 21:00 ($11.11 total) and the most expensive is 15:30 ($22.76) — a difference of $11.65 on one trip, purely from shifting your entry time. The calculator above runs this same comparison for whatever zones and direction you actually drive.
What this calculator doesn't cover
This estimate covers only the private 407 ETR section and light vehicles under 5,000 kg. The provincial Highway 407 extension east of Brock Road (through to Highway 115) is a separate, government-operated toll road not included here. Heavy vehicle and commercial rate classes also aren't modeled. Per-zone distances aren't published by 407 ETR — you enter your own kilometres, which you can estimate from your GPS trip or a map.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 407 ETR cost per km?
It varies by zone, direction, day, and entry time — from about 50¢/km in the cheapest late-night bands to over $1.19/km in the busiest peak zones. A 20 km Zone 7 westbound weekday trip ranges from $11.11 (entering at 21:00) to $22.76 (entering at 15:30).
What is the Trip Toll Charge?
A flat $1.00 fee added to every trip on the 407 ETR, on top of the per-km toll — regardless of how far or how many zones you drive.
How much extra does it cost without a transponder?
A $5.30 Camera Charge per trip, plus a flat $5/month Account Fee for licence-plate billing. Leasing a transponder instead costs $5/month or $31.50/year and avoids the per-trip camera charge entirely.
Is the 407 cheaper at night?
Yes, significantly. The last time band of the day (starting around 9pm on weekdays) drops to roughly 50¢/km across almost every zone, versus over $1.00/km in several zones during the morning and afternoon rush.
Does this calculator cover the government section of Highway 407?
No. This tool only covers the private 407 ETR (QEW to Brock Road, 12 zones). The provincial Highway 407 extension from Brock Road to Highway 115 is operated separately by the Ontario government and isn't included.
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