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Is NEXUS worth it at Peace Bridge?

Not really
NEXUS: ~8m less per crossing in the history
Vs. the General lane · largest mean hourly difference: ~13m

Scenario for your crossings

I cross 8× a month
≈ 1h 4m
DIFFERENCE / MONTH
≈ 13 h
DIFFERENCE / YEAR
$1.85
COST / ESTIMATED HOUR
Example: adult NEXUS application, $120 USD for 5 years. If the historical average repeated with 8 crossings a month, the cost would be $1.85 per hour of difference. Check CBP conditions; savings are not guaranteed.

We compare General with this lane at the same hour across 1368 matched pairs. We review 57 profile dates in a 56-day window. We average the wait differences, excluding closed hours and missing readings. The displayed peak is the largest mean difference by hour. Your future savings are not guaranteed. How border wait times are calculated

Savings throughout the day

NEXUS
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
Trusted-lane savings vs. the General lane by hour (minutes)
Hour NEXUS savings General wait
12 AM 9 11
1 AM 6 9
2 AM 4 6
3 AM 4 6
4 AM 4 6
5 AM 7 8
6 AM 5 6
7 AM 7 9
8 AM 8 12
9 AM 8 11
10 AM 8 11
11 AM 11 15
12 PM 13 17
1 PM 10 15
2 PM 8 12
3 PM 7 13
4 PM 10 16
5 PM 9 15
6 PM 7 12
7 PM 6 8
8 PM 9 12
9 PM 9 11
10 PM 6 8
11 PM 6 7

Historical reference at 7 AM

General ~9m
NEXUS ~2m
In these profiles, NEXUS had ~7m less than General.

Frequently asked questions

How much does NEXUS save at Peace Bridge?
The history shows ~8m less per crossing than General. The largest mean hourly difference is ~13m. These compare CBP profiles; your future wait and savings can change.
Is NEXUS worth it for me?
If the historical difference at Peace Bridge repeated, 10 crossings would represent roughly 1 h less in line. Consider crossing frequency, eligibility and costs; check current waits before leaving. This is not a prediction.
What are NEXUS’s requirements?
NEXUS is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.