Tagaytay to Manila Toll Fee — CALAX → SLEX

When to drive this route

Sunday-afternoon SLEX northbound peaks between 3 PM and 8 PM at the Sta. Rosa-to-Alabang stretch. Leave Tagaytay before 1 PM or after 8 PM to skip it. Skyway Stage 3 from Alabang/Sucat to Buendia adds an extra toll but bypasses EDSA traffic.

Where to exit

Magallanes is the standard exit for Makati and Manila. For BGC, take the C5/Skyway Stage 3 connection. Skyway charges separately at Buendia or earlier — read the segment breakdown to know what you pay where.

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 Tagaytay 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 Tagaytay to Manila route?

CALAX → SLEX. Plazas: Sta. Rosa/Tagaytay (entry) → Magallanes (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 hours for the 60 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.