Manila to Lipa Toll Fee — SLEX → STAR Tollway
Manila to Lipa hops SLEX from Magallanes, transitions onto STAR Tollway at Sto. Tomas, then exits at Lipa. The drive opens up the Batangas hill country — coffee farms, escape suburbs, and the gateway to Taal Lake’s southern approach.
Per-expressway breakdown (Class 1)
- SLEXMagallanes → Calamba₱244.00
- STAR TollwayCalamba → Lipa₱86.00
When to drive this route
SLEX southbound is the only slow patch (Alabang to Sta. Rosa, weekday rush). STAR Tollway is consistently free-flowing. Saturday-morning Lipa runs are unhurried; Sundays back up only at the SLEX northbound return.
Where to exit
Lipa exit on STAR drops you near Robinsons Place Lipa and Lipa Old Town. RFID transitions from Easytrip (SLEX) to Autosweep (STAR) at Sto. Tomas — both should be loaded before the trip.
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 Lipa. For more drive-cost guides, see the TipidGas blog.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Manila to Lipa 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 Lipa route?
- SLEX → STAR. Plazas: Magallanes (entry) → Lipa (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 80 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.