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SCTEX Exits Guide

The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) runs 93.77 km connecting Subic Bay Freeport to Clark Freeport Zone and Tarlac City. Here is a complete exit-by-exit guide for SCTEX.

Aditya Aman, author and expressway expert based in Manila, PhilippinesBy Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 20263 min readEditorial Policy
SCTEX Exits Guide

The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) runs 93.77 km connecting Subic Bay Freeport to Clark Freeport Zone and Tarlac City. Here is a complete exit-by-exit guide for SCTEX.

SCTEX Route Overview

SCTEX runs from Tipo/Subic in Zambales to Tarlac City, passing through Clark Freeport Zone. It connects to NLEX at the Dau/Mabalacat interchange and to TPLEX at the La Paz interchange in Tarlac. SCTEX uses the Easytrip RFID system.

Complete List of SCTEX Exits

SCTEX has 12 exit/entry points. Here they are in order from south (Subic) to north (Tarlac):

1. Tipo/SubicAccess to Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic town, Olongapo City
2. DinalupihanAccess to Dinalupihan, Bataan; route to Mt. Samat
3. FloridablancaAccess to Floridablanca, Pampanga
4. PoracAccess to Porac, Pampanga; near Angeles City
5. Clark SouthSouthern entrance to Clark Freeport Zone and Clark International Airport
6. Mabalacat (Mabiga)Access to Mabalacat city proper; connects to NLEX at Dau
7. Clark NorthNorthern entrance to Clark Freeport Zone
8. DoloresAccess to Dolores and Magalang, Pampanga
9. Bamban/New Clark CityAccess to New Clark City government center and sports facilities
10. ConcepcionAccess to Concepcion, Tarlac
11. Hacienda LuisitaAccess to Hacienda Luisita area, Tarlac City
12. TarlacNorthern terminus; connects to TPLEX via La Paz interchange

Key Interchanges

SCTEX has two major interchanges with other expressways. At Mabalacat/Dau, it connects to NLEX for travelers coming from Manila. At Tarlac, it connects to TPLEX for travelers heading to Pangasinan, La Union, or Baguio. Both interchanges use Easytrip RFID, so a single RFID works for NLEX-SCTEX-TPLEX travel.

Getting to Clark Airport via SCTEX

The fastest route to Clark International Airport is via NLEX to SCTEX. From Manila (Balintawak), take NLEX to Dau, then SCTEX to Clark South exit. Total travel time is approximately 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic. Clark South exit leads directly to the airport access road. Alternative: Use Clark North exit if coming from Tarlac direction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which RFID does SCTEX use?
SCTEX uses Easytrip RFID, the same system as NLEX and TPLEX. If you have an Easytrip RFID with sufficient balance, you can travel seamlessly from NLEX through SCTEX to TPLEX.
How do I get to Subic via SCTEX?
From Manila, take NLEX northbound to Dau, then enter SCTEX heading to Subic. Exit at Tipo/Subic, the southernmost exit. Total travel time from Balintawak is approximately 2-2.5 hours. Total toll fee is around ₱420 for Class 1.
Which SCTEX exit for Clark Airport?
Use the Clark South exit for Clark International Airport. After exiting, follow signs to Clark Freeport Zone and the airport. Clark South provides the most direct access to the terminal.

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