NLEX-SLEX Connector Road
The NLEX-SLEX Connector is an 8-km elevated tollway above the PNR corridor linking NLEX at C-3 Road to PUP/España. It uses Easytrip RFID and a flat fare of ₱121 (Class 1) for the entire stretch.
About NLEX Connector
The NLEX-SLEX Connector opened to traffic in 2023 as the eastern alternative to Skyway Stage 3 for the long-promised seamless north-south Metro Manila corridor. Built by NLEX Corporation and operated under MPTC, it lifts off from C-3 Road in Caloocan and lands at the España exit beside PUP — well-positioned for university belt and Manila south traffic.
Unlike most expressways, the Connector is a flat-fee road: one charge applies for the entire 8-km stretch regardless of where you entered or exited. The 2026 Class 1 fare is ₱121.
The Connector uses Easytrip RFID and is fully interoperable with Autosweep through the joint RFID agreement. The road is mostly elevated above the PNR (now PNR Clark Phase 1 ROW) and is restricted to Class 1, 2, and 3 vehicles — no motorcycles.
For drivers continuing south, exit at España and use Quezon Blvd. / Quirino Avenue / Skyway 1-2 to reach SLEX. The Connector itself does not yet directly tie into SLEX; that is the role of Skyway Stage 3 (the western alternative).
Expressway connections
NLEX Connector connects to the following expressways. Both Easytrip and Autosweep RFID work end-to-end thanks to the interoperability agreement.
- NLEX · C-3 Road, Caloocan
Key exits & destinations
All 1 NLEX Connector toll plaza
- 1España
Travel tips for NLEX Connector
- The Connector is faster than EDSA for any Manila-to-NLEX trip — usually 10 minutes vs 45+ in surface traffic.
- No motorcycle access. The road is for 4-wheel vehicles only.
- Easytrip required; one flat ₱121 charge per full transit (Class 1, 2026).
- For continuing onto SLEX, exit at España and connect via surface routes — the direct elevated tie-in to SLEX is via Skyway Stage 3 at Balintawak instead.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the NLEX Connector toll fee in 2026?
- Use the toll matrix above to find the exact fare between any two plazas on the NLEX Connector. All rates are TRB-published and already include the 12% VAT.
- What RFID system does NLEX Connector use?
- NLEX Connector uses Easytrip as the primary RFID system. Thanks to the joint Easytrip-Autosweep interoperability agreement, both tags are accepted at every plaza in the network.
- How long is NLEX Connector?
- NLEX-SLEX Connector Road (NLEX Connector) is approximately 8 km, 4 lanes, with a posted speed limit of 60 km/h for Class 1 vehicles. Operated by NLEX Corporation, it uses a flat fee, full stretch toll collection system.
- Are NLEX Connector fares VAT-inclusive?
- Yes. Every fare published by the Toll Regulatory Board already includes the 12% Value-Added Tax. The fee shown is what is debited from your RFID account or paid in cash at the plaza.
- What expressways does NLEX Connector connect to?
- NLEX Connector connects to NLEX. NLEX ties in at C-3 Road, Caloocan.
- What is the emergency hotline for NLEX Connector?
- For emergencies on NLEX Connector, call 1-35000 (DOTr unified hotline). Operator customer service: (02) 8888-6359 (NLEX/MPTC). Emergency call boxes are spaced along the expressway and patrol units are deployed 24/7.