North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Toll Fee 2026
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is the primary expressway connecting Metro Manila to Central Luzon provinces. Running from Balintawak, Quezon City to Tarlac City, NLEX provides the fastest route to Bulacan, Pampanga, and Tarlac. It connects to SCTEX at the Dau/Mabalacat interchange for access to Clark, Subic, and northern Tarlac.
Quick Facts
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation
MPTC
84 km
Easytrip
Closed Toll System
Operational
NLEX Toll Fee Matrix 2026
View the complete toll fee matrix for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 vehicles. Find the exact fare between any two plazas on the North Luzon Expressway.
NLEX Toll Plazas
The North Luzon Expressway has 18 toll plazas serving as entry and exit points along the expressway.
Frequently Asked Questions
NLEX toll fees for Class 1 vehicles (cars) range depending on your entry and exit points. Use the toll matrix table above to find the exact fare between any two plazas on the North Luzon Expressway. All rates shown are VAT-inclusive and based on the latest TRB-approved rates for 2026.
NLEX uses the Easytrip RFID system. Make sure your Easytrip account is loaded with sufficient balance before entering the expressway. RFID stickers can be installed at NLEX toll plazas or authorized installation sites.
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) spans approximately 84 kilometers. It is operated by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) and uses a closed toll system with 18 toll plazas.
NLEX has 18 toll plazas: Balintawak, Mindanao Ave., Karuhatan, Valenzuela, Meycauayan, Marilao, Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Tambubong, Balagtas, Tabang, Sta. Rita, Pulilan, San Simon, San Fernando, Mexico, Angeles, Dau. Each plaza serves as an entry and/or exit point along the North Luzon Expressway.
Most Philippine expressways including NLEX have transitioned to a cashless toll collection system using RFID. While some plazas may still accept cash during transition periods, it is strongly recommended to install an Easytrip RFID for seamless travel on the North Luzon Expressway.