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How to Get to Malls & Shopping Centers via Expressway

Driving directions and toll fees to major shopping malls and commercial centers accessible via Philippine expressways.

Aditya Aman, author and expressway expert based in Manila, PhilippinesBy Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Editorial Policy

NCR

Central Luzon

CALABARZON

Frequently Asked Questions

Which malls are closest to expressway exits?
SM Mall of Asia (near Magallanes/SLEX), SM North EDSA and TriNoma (near Balintawak/NLEX), Alabang Town Center and Festival Mall (near Alabang/SLEX), and SM City Clark (near Clark South/SCTEX) are all within 15-20 minutes of expressway exits.
Do I need RFID to drive to a mall?
If you use any expressway to get there, yes. Malls in Metro Manila are accessible via SLEX (Autosweep) or NLEX (Easytrip). Malls outside Metro Manila may require different RFID depending on the expressway route.
What is the average toll fee to reach Metro Manila malls?
Tolls vary by origin. From Balintawak (north), reaching southern Metro Manila malls costs ₱100-₱250 via Skyway. From Magallanes (south), northern malls cost ₱100-₱200 via SLEX/Skyway. Cross-expressway trips cost more.
Which expressway should I take to go to SM MOA?
From the north (NLEX area), take Skyway Stage 3 from Balintawak to Buendia, then drive to MOA via EDSA or Macapagal Blvd. From the south (SLEX area), exit at Magallanes and take EDSA to MOA. Total toll from Balintawak is approximately ₱274.

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Common Questions

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How to use Autosweep RFID for toll payments?
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