How to Get to SM City Batangas via Expressway

The nearest expressway exit to SM City Batangas is Batangas on the STAR Tollway. From this exit, SM City Batangas is approximately 10-15 min from exit.

The toll fee from Balintawak (NLEX) to the nearest exit (Batangas) is ₱689 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 STAR Tollway uses the Autosweep RFID system. Ensure your Autosweep RFID has sufficient balance before your trip.

Travel time to SM City Batangas depends on your starting point and traffic conditions. Using expressways is typically the fastest option. From the Batangas exit, SM City Batangas is 10-15 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 SM City Batangas. We recommend selecting the "highways" or "expressway" option in your navigation app to ensure you take the toll road route via STAR Tollway. Check toll fees here before you go so you know how much RFID balance you'll need.

The estimated fuel cost to reach SM City Batangas is ₱502–679 for a sedan/small SUV. The route covers approximately 105 km total (100 km expressway + 5 km local roads). Your total trip cost including toll fees is approximately ₱1,368. Based on gasoline at ₱62.5/L and 7.5 L/100km expressway consumption.

The estimated drive time to SM City Batangas is approximately 1h 32m 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.