NLEX Toll Fee: Balintawak to Mindanao Avenue
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The toll from Balintawak to Mindanao Avenue on NLEX is ₱85 for Class 1, ₱211 for Class 2 and ₱254 for Class 3, as of 8 August 2026.
How much is the toll from Balintawak to Mindanao Avenue?
| Vehicle Class | Covers | Toll Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Cars, SUVs, vans, jeepneys, motorcycles ≥400cc | ₱85 |
| Class 2 | Buses and light trucks | ₱211 |
| Class 3 | Heavy trucks and trailers (3+ axles) | ₱254 |
Balintawak to Mindanao Avenue is a single hop with no interchange in between — the shortest trip you can make on this stretch of NLEX, at ₱85 for a car.
The charge is identical in the other direction, so a return trip is ₱170. Payment is cashless: NLEX runs on Easytrip RFID, and an account without enough load will be refused at the barrier.
Heavier vehicles pay more: Class 2 (buses and light trucks) is ₱211 and Class 3 (trucks and trailers with three or more axles) is ₱254 — about 3× the car fare on this route.
Where This Route Connects
Balintawak is an interchange with the Skyway (SKYWAY). Note the RFID changes here — NLEX is Easytrip but SKYWAY is Autosweep, so continuing onto it needs the other account loaded too. Any SKYWAY distance is billed separately from this fare.
Your Route: Balintawak to Mindanao Avenue, Stop by Stop
Every interchange you pass between Balintawak and Mindanao Avenue, with the Class 1 fare from Balintawak to each exit — handy if you plan to get off earlier.
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Questions About This Route
How much is the toll from Balintawak to Mindanao Avenue?
The NLEX toll from Balintawak to Mindanao Avenue is ₱85 for a Class 1 vehicle — cars, SUVs, vans and jeepneys. Class 2 vehicles pay ₱211 and Class 3 pay ₱254.
Is the Balintawak to Mindanao Avenue toll the same going back?
Yes. NLEX charges the same ₱85 for a Class 1 vehicle in either direction, so a round trip costs ₱170.
Which RFID works between Balintawak and Mindanao Avenue?
NLEX runs on Easytrip RFID. Make sure the account is loaded before you enter — and note that this route meets SKYWAY, which may use the other network.
Can I transfer to SKYWAY at Balintawak?
Yes. Balintawak is an interchange with the Skyway (SKYWAY), which uses Autosweep RFID. If your trip continues onto SKYWAY, that leg is charged separately.
Pricing a different pair? See every fare from Balintawak or Mindanao Avenue, browse the full NLEX matrix of all 19 plazas, or use the toll calculator to work across several expressways at once.