Bocaue to Manila Toll Fee — NLEX
Class 1₱105.00Cars, jeeps, vans, SUVs
Class 2₱263.00Buses, light trucks
Class 3₱315.00Heavy trucks
Route: Bocaue → Balintawak
Bocaue back to Manila is one of the shortest tolled trips on NLEX. The open-system flat fee applies the moment you enter at Bocaue and exit at Balintawak.
Per-expressway breakdown (Class 1)
- NLEXBocaue → Balintawak₱105.00
When to drive this route
Bocaue-to-Balintawak southbound queues weekday mornings (6 AM–9 AM) and Sunday evenings after Philippine Arena events. Mid-morning is the cleanest window.
Where to exit
Mindanao Avenue for QC; Balintawak for EDSA-Caloocan. Connector option available for SLEX onward trips.
Plan your fuel cost too
Tolls are only one part of the trip budget. Combine this calculator with our live national fuel-price tracker or check diesel prices in Manila. For more drive-cost guides, see the TipidGas blog.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Bocaue to Manila toll fee?
- The total toll for a private car (Class 1) is shown above. Class 2 (buses, light trucks) is roughly 2× the Class 1 rate. Class 3 (heavy trucks) is roughly 3×. All fares already include the 12% VAT.
- What expressways are used on the Bocaue to Manila route?
- NLEX. Plazas: Bocaue (entry) → Balintawak (exit). Cross-expressway transitions are charged automatically — you only stop at the entry and exit plazas.
- Which RFID system do I need?
- Both Easytrip (NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX, CAVITEX, CALAX, Skyway) and Autosweep (SLEX, STAR, Skyway Stages 1–2) work end-to-end at all plazas. Top up before the trip — running out at a closed-system entry plaza is the most common pain point.
- How long does the drive take?
- Approximately 30–45 minutes for the 30 km drive, in clear traffic. Allow extra time for weekday morning rush hour at NLEX or SLEX, and for Sunday-afternoon return queues.
- Are these toll fees up to date?
- Yes. Fares come from the official Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) toll-rate matrices via the public expressway.ph API. The data is re-synced weekly.