Manila to Tarlac Toll Fee
2 expressways · Rates effective January 2026
Tarlac City is where SCTEX hands over to TPLEX, making it the natural halfway marker for anyone driving further into northern Luzon.
Toll Breakdown by Expressway
Every leg below is an official published fare. Tap any expressway to see its full matrix.
| Leg | Expressway | From → To | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLEX | Balintawak → Sta. Ines | ₱440 | ₱1,099 | ₱1,319 |
| 2 | SCTEX | Mabalacat → Tarlac City | ₱230 | ₱460 | ₱689 |
| Total, one way | ₱670 | ₱1,559 | ₱2,008 | ||
What It Costs by Vehicle Class
| Vehicle Class | Covers | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Cars, SUVs, vans, jeepneys, motorcycles ≥400cc | ₱670 | ₱1,340 |
| Class 2 | Buses and light trucks | ₱1,559 | ₱3,118 |
| Class 3 | Heavy trucks and trailers (3+ axles) | ₱2,008 | ₱4,016 |
Which RFID Do You Need?
The entire trip runs on Easytrip RFID, so one loaded account covers every plaza from Manila to Tarlac.
The Northern Junction
If you are continuing to Pangasinan or La Union, this is where TPLEX begins — see the Manila to Urdaneta and Manila to La Union breakdowns for the full totals.
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Tolls only — this total excludes fuel, parking and any non-expressway fees. Figures come from the
operators' and the Toll Regulatory Board's published matrices and are shown for planning purposes.
We are not affiliated with any toll operator or the TRB.