Manila to Bulacan Toll Fee — NLEX (Marilao Exit)
Class 1₱85.00Cars, jeeps, vans, SUVs
Class 2₱211.00Buses, light trucks
Class 3₱254.00Heavy trucks
Route: Balintawak → Marilao
Manila to Marilao, Bulacan, is one of the shortest open-system tolled trips on NLEX. Marilao exit is the entry point for SM Marilao, Tabang, and the broader Bulacan industrial corridor.
Per-expressway breakdown (Class 1)
- NLEXBalintawak → Marilao₱85.00
When to drive this route
NLEX northbound from Mindanao Avenue to Marilao queues 6 AM–9 AM weekdays. Past Marilao the road opens up; before Marilao, congestion is the open-system MM commuter band.
Where to exit
Marilao exit feeds SM Marilao and the local road network. Open-system fare flat. Easytrip RFID.
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 Bulacan. For more drive-cost guides, see the TipidGas blog.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Manila to Bulacan 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 Bulacan route?
- NLEX. Plazas: Balintawak (entry) → Marilao (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 25 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.