Urdaneta to Manila Toll Fee — TPLEX → SCTEX → NLEX
Class 1₱886.00Cars, jeeps, vans, SUVs
Class 2₱2099.00Buses, light trucks
Class 3₱2656.00Heavy trucks
Route: Urdaneta → Balintawak
Urdaneta back to Manila enters TPLEX southbound, joins SCTEX east of Bamban, and merges onto NLEX at Mabalacat. The total fare matches the outbound run; the southbound NLEX queue past Bocaue on Sundays is the time tax.
Per-expressway breakdown (Class 1)
- TPLEXUrdaneta → La Paz₱216.00
- NLEXTarlac → Balintawak₱670.00
RFID breakdown (Class 1):Easytrip ₱670.00Autosweep ₱216.00
When to drive this route
Sunday NLEX southbound from Bocaue to Balintawak typically slows from 3 PM to 8 PM. Leave Urdaneta before 1 PM or after 8 PM Sunday.
Where to exit
Mindanao Avenue, Karuhatan, or Balintawak. C5 North NLEX-SLEX Connector available for southbound onward trips.
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 Urdaneta 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 Urdaneta to Manila route?
- TPLEX → SCTEX → NLEX. Plazas: Urdaneta (entry) → Balintawak (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 3–4 hours for the 200 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.