Quebec
Vermont
Is NEXUS worth it at Highgate Springs?
It depends
NEXUS saves ~20m per crossing — worth it if you cross often
Vs. the General lane · up to ~35m at the worst hour
What about you?
I cross 8× a month
≈ 2h 40m
LESS TIME IN LINE / MO
≈ 32 h
PER YEAR
$0.75
PER HOUR SAVED
NEXUS costs $120 USD for 5 years. With 8 crossings a month, every hour you get back costs $0.75.
Trusted-lane vs. General average, from this crossing's official CBP hourly statistics (last 57 days). Closed hours don't count.
Savings throughout the day
NEXUS
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM11 PM
| Hour | NEXUS savings | General wait |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 11 | 11 |
| 1 AM | 8 | 8 |
| 2 AM | 7 | 7 |
| 3 AM | 5 | 5 |
| 4 AM | 5 | 5 |
| 5 AM | 5 | 5 |
| 6 AM | 7 | 10 |
| 7 AM | 13 | 16 |
| 8 AM | 22 | 24 |
| 9 AM | 26 | 26 |
| 10 AM | 30 | 30 |
| 11 AM | 34 | 34 |
| 12 PM | 35 | 35 |
| 1 PM | 28 | 28 |
| 2 PM | 28 | 28 |
| 3 PM | 27 | 27 |
| 4 PM | 27 | 27 |
| 5 PM | 24 | 24 |
| 6 PM | 28 | 28 |
| 7 PM | 23 | 23 |
| 8 PM | 25 | 25 |
| 9 PM | 20 | 20 |
| 10 PM | 18 | 18 |
| 11 PM | 16 | 16 |
If you arrive at 5 AM
General
~5m
NEXUS
~0m
At this hour, NEXUS saves you ~5m over General.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does NEXUS save at Highgate Springs?
- About ~20m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~35m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is NEXUS worth it for me?
- If you cross Highgate Springs often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 3 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
- How do I get NEXUS?
- NEXUS is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.