(This is the first of our Highway Helpline series, which will provide you with extensive info about the major thoroughfares in the Philippines)

North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) hotlines

Phone: (+63 2) 362-9997, (+63 2) 362-2246

Driving up north is often a breeze if you take the North Luzon Expressway. Formerly known as the North Diversion Road, NLEX has better, smoother roads and more efficient toll system than the South Luzon Expressway, and such highway comfort comes with a (higher toll) price. See the table below for the rates.

North Luzon Expressway map

North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) map; gas stations and malls are shown in map

1. Balintawak Toll Plaza
2. Valenzuela Interchange
3. Meycauayan Interchange
4. Marilao Interchange
5. Bocaue Toll Plaza
6. Bocaue Interchange
7. Tabang Toll Plaza
8. Sta. Rita Interchange
9. Pulilan Interchange
10. San Simon Interchange
11. San Fernando Interchange
12. Mexico Interchange
13. Angeles Interchange
14. Dau Toll Plaza
15. Dau Interchange

Best time to travel: Anytime; traffic flow in NLEX is not as bad as that in South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).

Allowed speed: 80 to 100 kph

Length: 84 kms

Number of lanes per side: 3 to 5 lanes; 8 lanes upon approach to toll gates

Minimum Height Clearance on Underpasses: 4.27 m  or 14 feet

Emergency phone booths: Yes

Water stations for vehicles: Yes

Towing system: Yes

CCTV monitoring: Yes

Speed guns: Yes

Rest rooms: Yes. There are rest rooms in all gas stations located along NLEX. All rest rooms have water but it’s best to bring your own roll of toilet paper.

Gas stations: Yes. From Balintawak exit to Santa Ines exit, there are three gas stations along NLEX with restaurants, food stalls, convenience store and rest rooms.

Balintawak to Santa Ines (northbound)

Petron (Km. 22) – after Meycauayan exit

Shell (Km. 31) – after Bocaue exit

Total (Km. 55) – after Pulilan exit and Candaba viaduct

Petron (Km. 70) – after San Fernando exit. Landmarks are the two malls seen from the highway, SM City Pampanga and Robinsons Starmills

Santa Ines to Balintawak (southbound)

Caltex (Km. 16) – after Lawang Bato exit

Petron (Km. 29) – after Tabang exit

Caltex (Km. 62) – after San Fernando exit

Shell (Km. 76) – after Angeles City exit

Food stalls/restaurants: Yes. You can choose from a variety of fast food and casual dining restaurants and food stalls found in gas stations.

Toll rates

Vehicles are classified into three classes and different rates apply per vehicle class.

Class 1 –Cars, jeepneys, pickups and vans

Class 2 – Two-axle trucks, buses and vans

Class 3 – Trucks and trailers with three or more axles

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