Manila to Sta. Rosa Toll Fee — SLEX
Manila to Sta. Rosa, Laguna lands you near Nuvali, Paseo de Sta. Rosa, and Enchanted Kingdom — a popular family-day destination. SLEX from Magallanes uses the closed-system rate from Filinvest onward.
When to drive this route
Saturday-morning SLEX southbound queues at the Sta. Rosa exit between 7 AM and 10 AM. Avoid by leaving before sunrise or arriving after lunch. Enchanted Kingdom days — leave Manila by 8 AM or after 11 AM.
Where to exit
Sta. Rosa exit feeds Aguinaldo Highway and Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road. For Nuvali, take Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road south. For Paseo and the south town, head into the city. 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 Sta. Rosa, Laguna. For more drive-cost guides, see the TipidGas blog.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Manila to Sta. Rosa, Laguna 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 Sta. Rosa, Laguna route?
- SLEX. Plazas: Magallanes (entry) → Sta. Rosa (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 45–60 minutes for the 38 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.