All Philippine Expressways

The Philippines has a growing network of 13 expressways spanning over 504 kilometers across Luzon. From the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) connecting Metro Manila to Central Luzon, to the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) providing the fastest route to Baguio, each expressway serves a vital role in the country's transportation infrastructure. Browse all expressways below to view toll rates, operators, and plaza information.

Expressways

Total Kilometers

504 km

RFID Systems

Operators

NLEX

North Luzon

North Luzon Expressway

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is the primary expressway connecting Metro Manila to Central Luzon provinces. Running from Balintawak, Que...

18plazas

84km

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SCTEX

Central Luzon

Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway

The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) connects the Subic Bay Freeport Zone to Clark Freeport Zone and extends to Tarlac City. It branche...

12plazas

93.77km

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TPLEX

Northern Luzon

Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway

The Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) extends the expressway network from Tarlac all the way to Rosario, La Union. It provides t...

11plazas

89.21km

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SLEX

South Luzon

South Luzon Expressway

The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is the primary expressway connecting Metro Manila to the southern provinces of Laguna, Batangas, and Quezo...

15plazas

49.56km

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Skyway

Metro Manila

Metro Manila Skyway

The Skyway System is an elevated expressway that provides an alternative route through Metro Manila. Skyway Stage 1 runs parallel to SLEX fr...

5plazas

38.6km

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Skyway Stage 3

Metro Manila

Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3

Skyway Stage 3 is the 18.83-kilometer elevated expressway that connects SLEX to NLEX through Metro Manila. It features interchanges at Buend...

8plazas

18.83km

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CALAX

South Luzon

Cavite-Laguna Expressway

The Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) provides a direct link between Cavite and Laguna provinces, connecting to SLEX via the Mamplasan interc...

6plazas

44.6km

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CAVITEX

South Metro Manila

Manila-Cavite Expressway

The Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) connects Manila to Cavite province, running from Parañaque through Bacoor to Kawit. It connects to NA...

5plazas

14km

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MCX

South Metro Manila

Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway

The Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX) connects SLEX at the Susana Heights/Sucat area to Daang Hari in Muntinlupa/Cavite. It provides an alt...

2plazas

4km

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STAR Tollway

South Luzon

Southern Tagalog Arterial Road

The Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR Tollway) extends from Calamba, Laguna to Batangas City. It connects to SLEX at Calamba and serves a...

8plazas

41.9km

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NAIAX

Metro Manila

Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway

The NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) provides fast access to all NAIA terminals, connecting Skyway/SLEX to CAVITEX and the Entertainment City area. I...

8plazas

12.65km

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NLEX Connector

Metro Manila

NLEX Connector Road

The NLEX Connector Road links NLEX to the Manila port area via C-3 Road. It provides a direct connection between the northern expressway net...

3plazas

7.7km

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Harbor Link

Metro Manila

NLEX Harbor Link

The NLEX Harbor Link connects NLEX Valenzuela to the C-3 Road and R-10 (Port of Manila). It provides an alternative route for trucks and veh...

5plazas

5.65km

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Frequently Asked Questions About Philippine Expressways

How many expressways are there in the Philippines?

There are currently 13 toll expressways operating in the Philippines, all located in Luzon. These include major routes like NLEX, SLEX, Skyway Stage 3, TPLEX, SCTEX, CALAX, CAVITEX, STAR Tollway, NAIAX, MCX, Skyway Stages 1 & 2, C5 Link, and the Manila-Cavite Expressway.

What is the longest expressway in the Philippines?

TPLEX (Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway) is one of the longest, stretching approximately 89.21 km from La Paz, Tarlac to Rosario, La Union. NLEX (North Luzon Expressway) runs about 84 km from Balintawak to Mabalacat.

What RFID systems are used on Philippine expressways?

Philippine expressways use two RFID systems: Autosweep (operated by SMC Tollways for SLEX, Skyway, STAR, NAIAX, MCX) and Easytrip (operated by MPTC for NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX, CAVITEX, CALAX, C5 Link). Both are required for different expressways.

Are all Philippine expressways toll roads?

Yes. All 13 expressways in the Philippines charge toll fees. Rates are regulated by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) and vary by vehicle class (Class 1 for cars/SUVs, Class 2 for buses, Class 3 for trucks). All tolls are collected via RFID — no cash lanes.

Can I drive from Manila to Baguio using only expressways?

Almost. Take NLEX from Balintawak to Dau, SCTEX from Dau to La Paz, then TPLEX from La Paz to Rosario. From the TPLEX Rosario exit, you still need to drive approximately 60-90 minutes on regular roads (Kennon Road or Marcos Highway) to reach Baguio City.

Which expressway has the highest toll fees?

Cross-expressway trips have the highest total tolls. A Balintawak to Rosario trip (NLEX + SCTEX + TPLEX) costs approximately ₱980 for Class 1. For a single expressway, Skyway Stage 3 end-to-end (Buendia to NLEX Balintawak) is one of the priciest at over ₱200.