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NLEX Connector Toll Fee 2026: Complete Rate Matrix

España to C-3 Road/5th Ave. costs ₱119 for a car, ₱299 in Class 2 and ₱418 in Class 3. Every fare on this page comes from the Toll Regulatory Board matrix as of February 2026, VAT included.

By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Editorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.

NLEX Connector toll fee 2026 from España

NLEX Connector toll fees from España for Class 1, 2 and 3 vehicles, TRB toll rate matrix as of February 2026
Exit	Class 1	Class 2	Class 3
Magsaysay	₱119	₱299	₱418
C-3 Road/5th Ave.	₱119	₱299	₱418

Toll Regulatory Board rate matrix as of February 2026, VAT included. Class 1 is cars, SUVs and vans; Class 2 buses and light trucks; Class 3 large trucks.

Entering somewhere else? Find your pair in the full NLEX Connector toll matrix. Crossing onto another expressway? The toll calculator adds each road's fee.

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NLEX Connector uses Easytrip for cashless toll collection. Load enough for the fare to your exit, then check your balance before you enter.

NLEX Connector Toll Fee Matrix 2026

Select your vehicle class to view the corresponding toll rates. Find your entry plaza along the top row and exit plaza in the left column. The intersecting cell shows your toll fee in Philippine Pesos (PHP).

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Entry Plaza

Exit Plaza

Class 1Cars, SUVs, Vans

Class 1All rates in Philippine Pesos (PHP), VAT-inclusive

Exit \ Entry	España	Magsaysay
Magsaysay	119	--
C-3 Road/5th Ave.	119	119

Scroll horizontally to view all entry plazas. Rates are for Class 1 vehicles. "--" indicates same plaza or unavailable route.

Class 2Buses & Medium Trucks

Class 2All rates in Philippine Pesos (PHP), VAT-inclusive

Exit \ Entry	España	Magsaysay
Magsaysay	299	--
C-3 Road/5th Ave.	299	299

Scroll horizontally to view all entry plazas. Rates are for Class 2 vehicles. "--" indicates same plaza or unavailable route.

Class 3Large Trucks & Trailers

Class 3All rates in Philippine Pesos (PHP), VAT-inclusive

Exit \ Entry	España	Magsaysay
Magsaysay	418	--
C-3 Road/5th Ave.	418	418

Scroll horizontally to view all entry plazas. Rates are for Class 3 vehicles. "--" indicates same plaza or unavailable route.

How to Read the NLEX Connector Toll Matrix

The toll matrix shows the fare between every pair of entry and exit plazas on the NLEX Connector Road. To find your toll fee:

Select your vehicle class using the tabs above (Class 1 for cars, Class 2 for buses, Class 3 for large trucks).
Find your entry plaza in the top header row.
Find your exit plaza in the left column.
The cell where the row and column intersect is your toll fee in PHP.

A double dash (--) means the matrix lists no fare between those plazas. All rates are VAT-inclusive. Scroll horizontally on mobile to see all columns.

A fare covers this road only and is the same in both directions unless the matrix marks the pair one-way. Tolls on a connecting expressway are charged separately; the toll calculator adds them up.

NLEX Connector RFID & Payment

RFID System: Easytrip

Easytrip RFID is operated by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). You can get your Easytrip RFID sticker installed at any Easytrip customer service center or authorized installation site. Reload is available via Easytrip app, GCash, Maya, and partner banks.

Operator: Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC)

Toll System: Closed Toll System (pay based on distance traveled)

NLEX Connector Toll Plazas

The NLEX Connector Road has 3 toll plazas. Your toll fee depends on which entry and exit plazas you use.

España
Magsaysay
C-3 Road/5th Ave.

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NLEX Connector by the Numbers

7.7 km: total expressway lengthSource: DPWH Infrastructure Database
15–20 min: NLEX to Port of Manila (vs 1-2 hrs via city streets)Source: MPTC Logistics Study
2023: year fully openedSource: MPTC Project Completion Report
₱ billions: in annual cargo value moved through Manila PortSource: Philippine Ports Authority

NLEX Connector Toll Fee, Key Facts

Expressway: NLEX Connector Road (NLEX Connector)
Total Plazas: 3 toll plazas
Length: 7.7 km
RFID System: Easytrip
Operator: Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC)
Toll System: Closed (distance-based pricing)
Speed Limit: 80 km/h
Year Opened: 2023
Region: Metro Manila
Rates Updated: TRB toll rate matrix as of February 2026

Understanding NLEX Connector Toll Fees

The NLEX Connector Road (NLEX Connector) is a 7.7-kilometer closed-system expressway operated by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) in Metro Manila. As a closed-system expressway, NLEX Connector toll fees are calculated based on the distance between your entry and exit plazas, the farther you travel, the higher the fee.

All NLEX Connector toll rates are regulated and approved by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB). Toll fees are collected cashless via the Easytrip RFID system. Three vehicle classes apply: Class 1 (cars, SUVs, vans), Class 2 (buses, light trucks) and Class 3 (large trucks, trailers).

Worked example: España to C-3 Road/5th Ave.

Entry España, exit C-3 Road/5th Ave., Class 1 car.
The TRB matrix as of February 2026 prices that pair at ₱119.
The pair is not one-way, so the return costs the same: ₱238 for the round trip.
A Class 3 truck on the same pair pays ₱418, 3.5 times the car fare.

For your own pair, read the matrix above or enter both plazas in the toll calculator.

NLEX Connector connects to Skyway Stage 3 at Santa Mesa/España area; C-3 Road (providing port access). For trips spanning multiple expressways, use the toll calculator to compute the combined toll fee across all segments.

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NLEX Connector Toll Fee FAQ

How much is the NLEX Connector toll fee in 2026?

End to end, España to C-3 Road/5th Ave., the NLEX Connector toll is ₱119 for a Class 1 car in 2026. Every other pair is in the matrix above, VAT included, from the TRB toll rate matrix as of February 2026.

What is the NLEX Connector toll fee for Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles?

España to C-3 Road/5th Ave. is ₱299 in Class 2 (buses, light trucks) and ₱418 in Class 3 (large trucks, trailers). A car pays ₱119 for the same trip. Switch the class tabs on the matrix for any other pair.

Which RFID system does NLEX Connector accept?

NLEX Connector uses the Easytrip RFID system for cashless toll collection. Make sure your Easytrip RFID account has sufficient balance before entering the expressway. RFID stickers can be installed at NLEX Connector toll plazas or authorized installation sites.

Are NLEX Connector toll fees VAT-inclusive?

Yes, all toll fees displayed in the NLEX Connector toll matrix are VAT-inclusive. The rates shown are the final amount that will be deducted from your RFID balance when you pass through the toll plaza. No additional charges apply.

Can I pay cash at NLEX Connector toll plazas?

Plan to pay by Easytrip RFID. Load at least the fare to your exit before you enter: España to C-3 Road/5th Ave. deducts ₱119 for a car. Check your Easytrip balance before the trip.

How many toll plazas does NLEX Connector have?

The NLEX Connector Road (NLEX Connector) has 3 toll plazas: España, Magsaysay, C-3 Road/5th Ave..

When was the last NLEX Connector toll rate increase?

NLEX Connector toll rates are regulated by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB). Rate adjustments are approved by the TRB and announced before they take effect. The matrix above is the TRB toll rate matrix as of February 2026.