Major Philippine Expressways for Every Driver (Part 1)

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Mar 12, 2020

Philippine expressways are limited-access highways that serve at least two purposes. One, it helps you get to your destination faster (Punctuality is vital when applying for used car financing or car collateral loans after all). Two, it grants your used car passage to the provinces north and south of Metro Manila. To bring you up to speed regarding these routes, below are some of the top expressways in the Philippines.

Metro Manila Skyway System (Skyway)

Stretching from Alabang-Zapote Road to Gil Puyat Avenue, the Skyway allows you to smoothly cruise across Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Taguig, Pasay, and Makati. This elevated highway is the first of its kind in the Philippines, and it’s poised to become the longest flyovers in the world upon completion of the Skyway Extension Stage 3.

Skyway Toll Rate Matrix

 

Entry/Exit Toll Fee (PHP)
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Bicutan 72 145 218
Sucat 118 237 356
Alabang 164 329 493
Filinvest 168 337 505
MCX 196 396 593
Susana Heights 179 361 541
San Pedro 185 371 556
Southwoods 198 398 597
Carmona 204 408 612
Mamplasan 213 426 639
Sta. Rosa 221 442 663
ABI/Greenfield 232 465 696
Cabuyao 239 479 719
Silangan 244 489 733
Calamba 260 521 781

 

Skyway Speed Limit

 

Minimum Maximum
Buses and Trucks Cars
60 KPH 80 KPH 100 KPH

 

South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)

Below the Skyway lies the South Luzon Expressway (or SLEX for short). This highway not only functions as a highway for you to easily get to Metro Manila, but also grants you access to the Calabarzon provinces (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon).

SLEX Toll Rate Matrix

 

Entry/Exit Toll Fee (PHP)
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Merville 49 98 147
Bicutan 49 98 147
Sucat 84 168 252
Alabang 118 237 356
Filinvest 122 245 368
MCX 150 304 456
Susana Heights 133 269 404
San Pedro 139 279 419
Southwoods 152 306 460
Carmona 158 316 475
Mamplasan 167 334 502
Sta. Rosa 175 350 526
ABI/Greenfield 186 373 559
Cabuyao 193 387 582
Silangan 198 398 596
Calamba 214 429 644

 

SLEX Speed Limit

 

Minimum Maximum
Buses and Trucks Cars
60 KPH 80 KPH 100 KPH

 

Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway (MCX)

The MCX is the shortest expressway in the Philippines, stretching merely 4 kilometers from Cavite to Muntinlupa. It feeds into the intersection between the Daang Hari and Daang Reyna roads at its west end, before winding its way east into and from the SLEX near Muntinlupa.

MCX Toll Rate Matrix

 

Entry/Exit Toll Fee (PHP)
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Susana Heights 17 35 52
San Pedro 22 46 67
Southwoods 36 71 108
Carmona 40 83 123
Mamplasan 49 101 150
Sta. Rosa 57 116 174
ABI/Greenfield 69 139 208
Cabuyao 76 153 230
Silangan 80 163 244
Calamba 97 195 292

 

MCX Speed Limit

 

Minimum Maximum
Buses and Trucks Cars
60 KPH 80 KPH 100 KPH

 

Manila–Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX)

The CAVITEX or Coastal Road was built to connect Manila to Cavite. It passes through Roxas Boulevard in Paranaque City from the north, before splitting into three terminals at its southern end in Kawit, Cavite. The one at the right glides into the junction between the Antero Soriano and Tirona highways, the one on the left doubles back to Bacoor through Binakayan, and the one ahead will take you to the Cavite Economic Zone.

CAVITEX Toll Rate Matrix

 

Entry/Exit Toll Fee (PHP)
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Zapote 25 50 75
Kawit 64 129 194
Kabihasnan 8 N/A N/A

 

CAVITEX Speed Limit

 

Minimum Maximum
Buses and Trucks Cars
60 KPH 80 KPH 100 KPH

 

NAIA Expressway (NAIAX)

The NAIA Expressway (or NAIAX) is a elevated thoroughfare that connects the Skyway to the Ninoy Aquino International Airports and the Entertainment City.

NAIAX Toll Rate Matrix

 

Entry/Exit Toll Fee (PHP)
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Short Segment 35 69 104
Full 45 90 134

 

NAIAX Speed Limit

 

Minimum Maximum
Buses and Trucks Cars
60 KPH

 

Know These Roads

Whether you’re driving a new or used car, you need to familiarize yourself with these thoroughfares. That way, you’ll become a terrific navigator of the Philippines’ busiest highways and minimize your ride’s mileage, both of which are important factors when applying for used car financing or car collateral loans.