How to Get to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) via Expressway
Find the nearest expressway exit, toll fees, and step-by-step driving directions to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) in San Fernando, Pampanga, Pampanga.
Quick Facts
Nearest Exit
San Fernando
Expressway
NLEX
Distance
60 km
Est. Drive Time
56 min
Est. Fuel Cost
₱247–334
RFID Needed
Easytrip
Toll Fees to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga)
Toll fees from major Metro Manila entry points to San Fernando exit (Class 1 vehicles — cars, SUVs, vans):
₱314
—
₱578
via Skyway Stage 3 → NLEX
Rates based on TRB-approved toll matrix, VAT-inclusive. Class 2 and 3 rates are higher.
Step-by-Step Driving Directions
Enter the NLEX at Balintawak toll plaza.
Exit at San Fernando toll plaza.
From San Fernando exit, follow local roads to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) (10 min from exit).
RFID Requirements
Easytrip RFID Required
The NLEX uses the Easytrip RFID system for cashless toll collection. Install your RFID sticker at any toll plaza or authorized service center before your trip.
About San Fernando, Pampanga
San Fernando is the capital of Pampanga, known as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines for its Giant Lantern Festival. It's a center of Kapampangan culture and cuisine.
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The nearest expressway exit to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) is San Fernando on the NLEX. From this exit, DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) is approximately 10 min from exit.
The toll fee from Balintawak (NLEX) to the nearest exit (San Fernando) is ₱314 for Class 1 vehicles. Toll fees vary depending on your starting point and vehicle class. All rates shown are VAT-inclusive and based on 2026 TRB-approved toll rates.
The NLEX uses the Easytrip RFID system. Ensure your Easytrip RFID has sufficient balance before your trip.
Travel time to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) depends on your starting point and traffic conditions. Using expressways is typically the fastest option. From the San Fernando exit, DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) is 10 min from exit. Peak hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM on weekdays) may add 30-60 minutes to your trip.
Yes, you can use Waze or Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga). We recommend selecting the "highways" or "expressway" option in your navigation app to ensure you take the toll road route via NLEX. Check toll fees here before you go so you know how much RFID balance you'll need.
The estimated fuel cost to reach DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) is ₱247–334 for a sedan/small SUV. The route covers approximately 60 km total (55 km expressway + 5 km local roads). Your total trip cost including toll fees is approximately ₱648. Based on gasoline at ₱62.5/L and 7.5 L/100km expressway consumption.
The estimated drive time to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) is approximately 56 min via expressway under normal traffic. During rush hour (7-9 AM, 5-8 PM weekdays), add 30-60 minutes. Weekend mornings are typically the best time to travel for minimal traffic on the expressways.
No. All Philippine expressways now require RFID for cashless toll collection. Cash lanes have been discontinued. Install an Autosweep or Easytrip RFID sticker (free at toll plazas) and load sufficient balance before your trip. Check which RFID system you need in the RFID Requirements section above.
Public transport options to DFA Regional Office Pampanga (SM City Pampanga) vary. Provincial buses, UV Express vans, and jeepneys serve many destinations. However, driving via expressway is typically faster and more convenient. If you don't have a car, ride-hailing apps like Grab are available for expressway routes but cost more than self-driving.
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