Manila to Bataan Toll Fee — NLEX → SCTEX (Dinalupihan Exit)
Manila to Bataan exits SCTEX at Dinalupihan, then continues south on the Roman Highway through Hermosa, Orani, Balanga, and the World War II memorial sites of Mount Samat. The toll portion is identical to a Subic run; the post-tollway leg is what diverges.
Per-expressway breakdown (Class 1)
- NLEXBalintawak → Dinalupihan₱731.00
When to drive this route
NLEX northbound rush hour is the only delay. After Mabalacat, SCTEX is wide-open. Mount Samat day-trippers should leave Manila by 5 AM to be at the cross before noon.
Where to exit
Dinalupihan exit drops you onto Roman Highway. Last fuel before Bataan is at Petron or Shell along the SCTEX-Dinalupihan junction. Easytrip RFID throughout.
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 Bataan. For more drive-cost guides, see the TipidGas blog.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Manila to Bataan 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 Manila to Bataan route?
- NLEX → SCTEX. Plazas: Balintawak (entry) → Dinalupihan (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 1.5–2 hours for the 110 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.