How to Get to SM Megamall via Expressway
Find the nearest expressway exit, toll fees, and step-by-step driving directions to SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.
Quick Facts
Nearest Exit
Buendia
Expressway
Skyway Stage 3
Distance
19 km
Est. Drive Time
24 min
Est. Fuel Cost
₱84–113
RFID Needed
Autosweep
Toll Fees to SM Megamall
Toll fees from major Metro Manila entry points to Buendia exit (Class 1 vehicles — cars, SUVs, vans):
₱264
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Rates based on TRB-approved toll matrix, VAT-inclusive. Class 2 and 3 rates are higher.
Step-by-Step Driving Directions
Enter the Skyway Stage 3 at Balintawak toll plaza.
Exit at Buendia toll plaza.
From Buendia exit, follow local roads to SM Megamall (15-20 min via EDSA).
RFID Requirements
Autosweep RFID Required
The Skyway Stage 3 uses the Autosweep RFID system for cashless toll collection. Install your RFID sticker at any toll plaza or authorized service center before your trip.
About Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong is a commercial and residential city in Metro Manila known as the "Shopping Capital of the Philippines." It hosts SM Megamall, one of the largest malls in Asia, and the Ortigas Center business district.
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The nearest expressway exit to SM Megamall is Buendia on the Skyway Stage 3. From this exit, SM Megamall is approximately 15-20 min via EDSA.
The toll fee from Balintawak (NLEX) to the nearest exit (Buendia) is ₱264 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 Skyway Stage 3 uses the Autosweep RFID system. Ensure your Autosweep RFID has sufficient balance before your trip.
Travel time to SM Megamall depends on your starting point and traffic conditions. Using expressways is typically the fastest option. From the Buendia exit, SM Megamall is 15-20 min via EDSA. 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 Megamall. We recommend selecting the "highways" or "expressway" option in your navigation app to ensure you take the toll road route via Skyway Stage 3. Check toll fees here before you go so you know how much RFID balance you'll need.
The estimated fuel cost to reach SM Megamall is ₱84–113 for a sedan/small SUV. The route covers approximately 19 km total (14 km expressway + 5 km local roads). Your total trip cost including toll fees is approximately ₱377. Based on gasoline at ₱62.5/L and 7.5 L/100km expressway consumption.
The estimated drive time to SM Megamall is approximately 24 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 SM Megamall 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.