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From our hourly incident log: 160 incidents on STAR Tollway in the last 7 days, 0 of them accidents. The longest single delay was +8 min on Mon, Nov 9. Day by day.
By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Updated Nov 9, 2026Editorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.2 slowdowns, worst +2 min at Lipa → Batangas (San Jose to Tinga Itaas)
End to end (41.9 km): usually 25 min. Reported delays now: +2 min southbound, none northbound.
As of , from incident reports checked hourly.
As of 00:07 PHT, incident reports show 0 accidents, 0 flooding reports, 0 closures, 0 roadworks sites and 2 slowdowns on STAR Tollway. Worst first:
Bakit traffic sa STAR Tollway ngayon? Sitwasyon ngayon: madadaanan pero mabagal malapit sa Batangas.
Calamba toward Batangas
Passable, slow near Batangas
+2 min reported delay as of 00:07 PHT: +2 at Lipa.
Batangas toward Calamba
Passable, slow near Lipa
No delay reported as of 00:07 PHT.
Compare the reported delay above with these options before you commit to an entry plaza.
| Route | How it works | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| National Highway through Sto. Tomas | The old national highway runs through Sto. Tomas, Tanauan, and Lipa parallel to STAR Tollway. Free but significantly slower with urban traffic. | Saves P70-135 toll but adds 40-60 min |
Staying on STAR Tollway? Check the fee for your exit in the STAR Tollway toll matrix.
Heavy stretches our 30-minute speed check is tracking, and the incidents cleared since yesterday. Last checked .
Heavy Traffic, Sto. Tomas → Tanauan
Speed check, since
Slow traffic, Lipa → Batangas (San Jose to Balagtas), cleared
Slow traffic, Lipa → Batangas (San Jose to Tinga Labak), cleared
Slow traffic, Tanauan → Lipa (Malvar to San Andres), cleared
Slow traffic, Lipa → Batangas (Cumba), cleared
Slow traffic, Lipa → Batangas (San Jose to Balagtas), cleared
Roadworks, Lipa → Batangas (San Jose to Balagtas), cleared
Slow traffic, Lipa → Batangas (Salaban to San Jose), cleared
Slow traffic, Lipa → Batangas (Tinga Labak to Quilo), cleared
Heavy Traffic, Sto. Tomas → Tanauan, to
4 monitored segments, speed feed as of . Usual time is each segment's length at its typical speed. “Now” shows an active incident first, then the speed feed, which refreshes every 4 hours. Pick your destination in the next section for the stretch you will drive.
| Segment | Length | Usual time | Now | Reported delay, both directions | Usually heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamba to Sto. TomasSLEX connection | about 12 km | 7 min | Clear | None | No regular heavy hours |
| Sto. Tomas to TanauanTanauan City, Taal heritage town access | about 8 km | 5 min | Clear | None | No regular heavy hours |
| Tanauan to LipaMalvar, Sto. Toribio, Lipa City (Batangas capital) | about 12 km | 7 min | Moderate Traffic | None | No regular heavy hours |
| Lipa to BatangasIbaan, Batangas Port (ferries to Mindoro) | about 9.9 km | 6 min | Slow (incident) | +2 min | No regular heavy hours |
Usual drive time for the segments each trip uses, with the delay reported on them now.
Calamba to Lipa is about 32 km on STAR Tollway, usually 19 min, with no delay reported now. Now: Calamba to Sto. Tomas clear; Sto. Tomas to Tanauan clear; Tanauan to Lipa moderate traffic.
Lipa City is reached through the Calamba, Sto. Tomas and Tanauan sections. The Calamba interchange merge from SLEX is the usual slow point on Sunday evenings; the middle section carries steady truck traffic from the Batangas industrial corridor.
Lipa to Batangas is about 9.9 km on STAR Tollway, usually 6 min. Reported delay now: +2 min southbound. Now: Lipa to Batangas slow (incident).
The Lipa to Batangas section spikes with ferry departures at Batangas Port (Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque). Allow about 30 minutes from the STAR Tollway exit to the port.
Weekdays: Light. Fridays: 5-10 PM southbound to Batangas. Sundays: 3-8 PM northbound (return). Ferry schedule peaks: heavy near Batangas 2-3 hours before major departures. Holidays: Moderate to heavy. Price the trip with the toll and fuel calculator or the STAR Tollway toll matrix.
| When | Direction | Usually | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday (all day) | Both | Light | Weekdays are consistently clear |
| Friday before 4:00 PM | Southbound | Light | Beat the weekend Batangas rush |
| Sunday before 2:00 PM | Northbound | Light | Return early to avoid evening rush |
| Friday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southbound | Moderate | Weekend travelers to Batangas beaches/ferries |
| Sunday 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Northbound | Moderate | Return traffic, Calamba merge can be slow |
Every incident reported on STAR Tollway per day, Philippine time, as logged by our hourly check. Worst delay is the longest single delay measured that day.
| Day | Incidents | Accidents | Closures | Roadworks | Slowdowns | Worst delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No data | ||||||
| 27 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 27 slowdowns | +8 min | |
| 16 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 1 roadworks | 15 slowdowns | +3 min | |
| 22 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 22 slowdowns | +2 min | |
| 27 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 27 slowdowns | +4 min | |
| 35 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 1 roadworks | 34 slowdowns | +2 min | |
| 33 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 1 roadworks | 32 slowdowns | +3 min |
Call 02-5318-8655, answered by South Luzon Tollway Corporation (SMC Tollways). Give your km post. For a life-threatening emergency call 911. All expressway hotlines.
In light traffic, STAR Tollway from Calamba to Batangas takes about 30-40 minutes. During Friday evening rush or before major ferry departures, expect 45-75 minutes.
STAR Tollway ends near Batangas City. From the Batangas exit, Batangas Port is approximately 15-20 minutes via local roads. Follow signs for Batangas Port/Pier after exiting the tollway.
STAR Tollway uses the Autosweep RFID system (SMC Tollways). Easytrip RFID will not work. Make sure your Autosweep balance is sufficient before entering.
Yes. As of 00:07, Nov 10, 2026 (PHT), incident reports show 0 accidents, 0 flooding and 0 closures on STAR Tollway. Slowdowns: 2; roadworks: 0. Reported delay: southbound +2 min, northbound no delay.
STAR Tollway is 41.9 km end to end. Across its 4 monitored segments the drive takes about 25 min at typical speeds, before any reported delay.
The STAR Tollway emergency hotline is 02-5318-8655, operated by South Luzon Tollway Corporation (SMC Tollways). For life-threatening emergencies call 911.
STAR Tollway runs from the SLEX Calamba interchange south to Batangas City. The expressway passes through the agricultural and industrial heartland of Batangas province.
The northern section from Calamba to Sto. Tomas (15 km) serves the industrial zones and residential developments in the area. Traffic here is steady but rarely congested except during the Calamba interchange merge during rush hours.
The middle section from Sto. Tomas to Lipa (12 km) passes through the Batangas industrial corridor. Truck traffic from factories and warehouses is common.
The southern section from Lipa to Batangas City (15 km) sees traffic spikes aligned with Batangas Port ferry schedules. Major ferries to Mindoro (Puerto Galera), Romblon, and Marinduque depart from Batangas Port, creating surges 2-3 hours before departure times.
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