North Macedonia Toll Roads Complete Guide: Rates, Motorways and Payment 2026

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North Macedonia Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Open toll collection at fixed toll plazas (cash and card)
Operator: Public Enterprise for State Roads Roads
Currency: Macedonian Denar (MKD); EUR cash accepted at the official EUR tariff
Coverage: A1, A2, and A4 motorways (16 toll plazas; about 317 km total motorway network)
Technology: Manual toll booths; electronic toll collection (ETC) with smart cards and TAG devices, including Open Balkan ETC.

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in North Macedonia? 2026 Update

Yes - if you drive on North Macedonia's motorway network you will encounter toll plazas. The country does not use a vignette sticker system; instead, tolls are collected at fixed plazas per section. Barriers control access, so you cannot enter a tolled motorway section without paying. Cash (MKD and EUR), bank cards, and electronic toll collection (smart card or TAG) are the accepted payment methods. Cash and card users do not need a vignette, transponder, or advance purchase.

Key Reality: North Macedonia has 16 toll plazas across its network. Cat 1B (car) rates range from MKD 30 to MKD 100 per plaza. A passenger car travelling the full A1 corridor from the Serbian border to the Greek border pays approximately MKD 420 to 460 (about EUR 6.80 to 7.50) in total tolls, depending on the plazas passed.

2026 Update: The total motorway network is about 317 km. About 40 km of the 57 km A2 Kičevo–Ohrid motorway is open to traffic, and Parliament approved a revised completion deadline of 31 May 2027. Construction of the Gostivar–Bukojčani, Prilep–Bitola, and Trebeništa–Kjafasan (Albanian border) sections continues under the Bechtel and Enka consortium, and a Strabag-led consortium was awarded the 11.5 km Bukojčani–Kičevo section in October 2026. The A4 Skopje–Blace (Kosovo border) connection is under construction.

North Macedonia Toll Costs: Current Rates

Tolls are charged per section at fixed plazas. Rates are set by the government and vary by vehicle category. The following rates are sourced from the official Roads tariff schedule (2026).

Current Toll Rates by Section and Vehicle Category (2026)

Section Cat 1A (Motorcycles) Cat 1B (Cars) Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 (HGV)
A1 Kumanovo – Miladinovci (Romanovci) MKD 40 MKD 60 MKD 80 MKD 150 MKD 220
A1 Skopje – Miladinovci (Miladinovci) MKD 20 MKD 40 MKD 60 MKD 100 MKD 150
A1 Skopje – Petrovec (Petrovec) MKD 20 MKD 40 MKD 50 MKD 100 MKD 150
A1 Petrovec – Veles (Sopot and Otovica, per plaza) MKD 50 MKD 80 MKD 120 MKD 220 MKD 330
A1 Veles – Gradsko (Stobi) MKD 40 MKD 60 MKD 100 MKD 180 MKD 260
A1 Gradsko – Demir Kapija (Demir Kapija) MKD 50 MKD 80 MKD 130 MKD 230 MKD 340
A1 Demir Kapija – Gevgelija (Gevgelija) MKD 60 MKD 100 MKD 160 MKD 290 MKD 430
A1 Miravci interchange – Demir Kapija interchange (Miravci) MKD 30 MKD 60 MKD 90 MKD 160 MKD 240
A1 Miravci interchange – Gevgelija interchange (Miravci) MKD 30 MKD 50 MKD 70 MKD 130 MKD 190
A1 Smokvica interchange – Gevgelija interchange (Smokvica) MKD 20 MKD 30 MKD 50 MKD 90 MKD 140
A1 Smokvica interchange – Demir Kapija interchange (Smokvica) MKD 40 MKD 70 MKD 110 MKD 200 MKD 290
A2 Skopje – Tetovo (Glumovo and Zhelino, per plaza) MKD 20 MKD 40 MKD 60 MKD 110 MKD 160
A2 Tetovo – Gostivar (Tetovo and Gostivar, per plaza) MKD 20 MKD 30 MKD 40 MKD 80 MKD 110
A4 Štip – Sveti Nikole (Kadrifakovo) MKD 30 MKD 50 MKD 80 MKD 150 MKD 220
A4 Sveti Nikole – Miladinovci (Preod) MKD 40 MKD 70 MKD 100 MKD 180 MKD 270

Source: Roads tariff schedule (2026). Rates are per plaza in Macedonian denars. Where a section lists two plazas, the rate applies at each plaza. 1 EUR ≈ 61.55 MKD (approximate conversion used on this page).

Cash Toll Rates in Euros by Section and Vehicle Category (2026)

Section Cat 1A (Motorcycles) Cat 1B (Cars) Cat 2 Cat 3 Cat 4 (HGV)
A1 Kumanovo – Miladinovci (Romanovci) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.50 EUR 4.00
A1 Skopje – Miladinovci (Miladinovci) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.00 EUR 2.00 EUR 2.50
A1 Skopje – Petrovec (Petrovec) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.00 EUR 2.00 EUR 3.00
A1 Petrovec – Veles (Sopot and Otovica, per plaza) EUR 1.00 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.00 EUR 4.00 EUR 5.50
A1 Veles – Gradsko (Stobi) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 2.00 EUR 3.00 EUR 4.50
A1 Gradsko – Demir Kapija (Demir Kapija) EUR 1.00 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.50 EUR 4.00 EUR 6.00
A1 Demir Kapija – Gevgelija (Gevgelija) EUR 1.00 EUR 2.00 EUR 3.00 EUR 5.00 EUR 7.00
A1 Miravci interchange – Demir Kapija interchange (Miravci) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.50 EUR 4.00
A1 Miravci interchange – Gevgelija interchange (Miravci) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.00 EUR 3.00
A1 Smokvica interchange – Gevgelija interchange (Smokvica) EUR 0.50 EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.50
A1 Smokvica interchange – Demir Kapija interchange (Smokvica) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.00 EUR 3.50 EUR 5.00
A2 Skopje – Tetovo (Glumovo and Zhelino, per plaza) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.00 EUR 2.00 EUR 3.00
A2 Tetovo – Gostivar (Tetovo and Gostivar, per plaza) EUR 0.50 EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.00
A4 Štip – Sveti Nikole (Kadrifakovo) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.00 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.50 EUR 4.00
A4 Sveti Nikole – Miladinovci (Preod) EUR 0.50 EUR 1.50 EUR 2.00 EUR 3.00 EUR 4.50

Source: Roads tariff schedule (2026), cash payment in euros. The euro tariff is rounded and is often higher than the converted denar price.

Vehicle Classification System

Category Vehicle Types Criteria (height measured at front axle)
Cat 1A Motorcycles (two-wheeled) Motor vehicles with motorcycle characteristics (two-wheeled); lowest rate category
Cat 1B Passenger cars, light vehicles 2 axles; height at front axle lower than 1.3 m
Cat 2 Vans, vehicles with trailers 3 or more axles with height at front axle lower than 1.3 m (including a trailer with 3 or more axles); OR 2 axles with a front axle height between 1.3 m and 1.8 m
Cat 3 Buses, rigid trucks, larger vehicles 3 axles with height at front axle over 1.3 m; OR 2 axles with a front axle height of 1.8 m or more
Cat 4 Heavy goods vehicles, articulated trucks 4 or more axles with height at front axle over 1.3 m

Height is measured vertically from the roadway to the highest point of the vehicle above the front axle. The category depends on axle count and front axle height, not on vehicle type; the vehicle types shown are typical examples. Source: Roads.

How to Pay North Macedonia Tolls

Payment is made at the toll plazas across the network. Barriers at all plazas require payment before you can proceed.

1. Cash:

  • Macedonian Denar (MKD) accepted - preferred currency
  • Euro (EUR) cash accepted at the official EUR tariff (see the euro rates table above)
  • Compare the two prices before paying: the EUR tariff is rounded and is often higher than the converted MKD price

2. Credit and Debit Cards:

  • Bank cards accepted at toll stations
  • Carry MKD as backup in case of card terminal unavailability

3. Electronic Toll Collection (ETC):

  • Electronic smart cards and an electronic toll collection device (TAG) are used at the toll stations
  • Requires account registration: ETC account registration
  • Open Balkan ETC: tag registration and registration guide (PDF)
  • Smart cards and TAGs can be bought at the toll stations and at the Control Center of the Public Enterprise for State Roads in Petrovec
  • From 15 June 2026, lanes marked MTAG are reserved exclusively for electronic TAG users. MCard payment on these lanes has been discontinued, and MCard users pay at the other available lanes according to their designated purpose
  • Lanes are marked for electronic payment (MTAG / MCARD) or cash (CASH); a green arrow means the lane is open and a red X means it is closed

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and all vehicle types across North Macedonia's motorway network, use the TollGuru North Macedonia toll calculator.

North Macedonia Motorway Network

The total motorway network is about 317 km, with further sections under construction. Tolls apply on the A1, A2, and A4. The A3 designation covers a mix of express roads and a short motorway section near Štip - it is not a separately tolled motorway.

A1 - Corridor X / "Prijatelstvo" (Friendship) Motorway, North–South:

  • Route: Tabanovce (Serbian border) – Kumanovo – Miladinovci – Petrovec (Skopje Airport) – Veles – Gradsko – Negotino – Gevgelija / Bogorodica (Greek border)
  • Toll plazas: Romanovci, Miladinovci, Petrovec, Sopot, Otovica, Stobi, Demir Kapija, Gevgelija, Miravci, Smokvica
  • Skopje–Gevgelija section: 123 km; full border-to-border distance approximately 170 km
  • Part of Pan-European Corridor X; the busiest transit motorway in the country
  • Cost for a passenger car (Cat 1B): Skopje to Gevgelija approximately MKD 360 / EUR 5.85; full border-to-border approximately MKD 420 to 460 / EUR 6.80 to 7.50

A2 - Corridor VIII (West), Skopje to Ohrid / Albanian border:

  • Route: Miladinovci (A1 junction) – Tetovo – Gostivar – Kičevo – Ohrid; onwards to Albanian border (Kjafasan) under construction
  • Tolled section: Skopje–Gostivar, 50 km, with plazas at Glumovo, Zhelino, Tetovo, and Gostivar; the Tetovo–Gostivar stretch is being upgraded to full motorway standard
  • A2 Kičevo–Ohrid: about 40 km of the 57 km section is open; Parliament approved a revised completion deadline of 31 May 2027
  • The Gostivar–Bukojčani section is under construction; the 11.5 km Bukojčani–Kičevo section was awarded to a Strabag-led consortium in October 2026
  • Corridor VIII (East) continues on the A2 route from Kumanovo through Kriva Palanka to the Deve Bair border crossing (Bulgaria)

A4 - Skopje to Štip / Kosovo border:

  • Route: Blace (Kosovo border) – Skopje – Miladinovci – Štip – Radoviš – Strumica – Novo Selo (Bulgarian border)
  • In operation: Miladinovci–Štip motorway, with tolls on the Miladinovci–Sveti Nikole (Preod plaza) and Štip–Sveti Nikole (Kadrifakovo plaza) sections
  • Skopje–Blace (Kosovo border) section: under construction since 2020
  • Beyond Štip, the route toward Radoviš, Strumica, and the Novo Selo border crossing is mainly express road

Recent Changes (2026)

Network Expansion:

  • A2 Kičevo–Ohrid: about 40 km of the 57 km section is open; Parliament approved a revised completion deadline of 31 May 2027
  • Bukojčani–Kičevo (11.5 km): contract awarded to a Strabag-led consortium in October 2026
  • Gostivar–Bukojčani, Prilep–Bitola, and Trebeništa–Kjafasan sections: active construction under Bechtel and Enka
  • A4 Skopje–Blace (Kosovo border): under construction since 2020

Toll Collection:

  • From 15 June 2026, lanes marked MTAG at toll plazas are for electronic TAG users only; MCard payment on those lanes is discontinued (official notice of 27 May 2026)
  • MCard users pay at the other available lanes at the toll station, according to their designated purpose

Infrastructure and Road Conditions (2026):

  • Rehabilitation works ongoing on A1 (Pletvar–Prilep section, bridge at km 47+900)
  • A2 bridge rehabilitation underway at multiple points including Gostivar–Straža and Volkovo interchange
  • Temporary traffic regimes in place on sections of A2 and A4 due to construction - check makedonijapat for current conditions before travelling

EU Accession Context:

  • North Macedonia's EU candidate status continues to drive motorway investment under Corridors VIII and X frameworks
  • Alignment with EU road and tolling standards is an ongoing policy objective

Planning Your Journey

Typical Journey Costs - Cat 1B Passenger Car (2026):

  • Kumanovo to Miladinovci (Romanovci plaza): MKD 60 / EUR 1.00 (cash in euros)
  • Gradsko to Demir Kapija (Demir Kapija plaza): MKD 80 / EUR 1.50 (cash in euros)
  • Demir Kapija to Gevgelija (Gevgelija plaza): MKD 100 / EUR 2.00 (cash in euros)

Practical Tips:

  • Carry MKD - the official EUR tariff is rounded and is often higher than the converted MKD price
  • Border crossings at Tabanovce and Gevgelija can have queues during summer transit peaks - allow extra time
  • Speed limit on motorways: 130 km/h for cars
  • Dipped headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day throughout the year
  • Follow the road signs and the electronic boards before each plaza: lanes are marked for electronic payment (MTAG / MCARD) or cash, and MTAG lanes are for TAG users only
  • Tractors and agricultural machinery are not permitted on motorways
  • Check makedonijapat for current temporary traffic regimes before travelling, as construction diversions are active on A2 in 2026

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • National and regional roads parallel most motorway corridors and are toll-free but slower, with varying quality especially in mountainous areas
  • No practical toll-free motorway alternative exists for north–south transit through the country

Toll Exemptions

The following vehicle categories are exempt from tolls under Macedonian law:

  • Vehicles of the army, police, customs, and the Public Enterprise for State Roads
  • Ambulances, fire service, Red Cross, and civil protection vehicles
  • Funeral vehicles
  • Vehicles owned by disabled persons meeting specific medical criteria as established by the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund (including dystrophy, cerebral paralysis, paraplegia, visual impairment over 90%, and amputees with injuries over 80%)

Persons with disabilities who are exempt under Article 66, paragraphs 2 and 3 of the Law on Public Roads apply through the association they belong to. The association membership card, documented proof of disability, and the vehicle registration certificate are submitted to the Public Enterprise for State Roads. If the application is approved, the membership card is signed and sealed by the Public Enterprise. At the toll station, show the membership card, which carries the registration plate number of the exempted vehicle. Details: Vehicles exempt from toll charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy a contactless smart card and a toll collection service (TAG)?

Non-contact Smart Cards and Toll Collection Electronic Device (TAG) can be purchased at toll booths at the toll stations and the Control Center of the Public Enterprise for State Roads in Petrovec.

Can I pay in Euros at North Macedonia toll plazas?

Yes. Cash payment in euros is accepted at the toll stations at the official EUR tariff (see the euro rates table above). The EUR tariff is rounded and is often higher than the converted MKD price, so paying in MKD is usually cheaper.

What if a road user does not pay or refuses to pay a toll?

If a road user does not pay the toll or refuses to pay, a payment order is issued within 24 hours. The terms are set in the official Decision on toll payment.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in North Macedonia?

Yes, but motorcycles fall under Category 1A - the lowest toll rate, cheaper than the Category 1B rate for passenger cars. For example, the Kumanovo–Miladinovci section costs MKD 40 for a motorcycle versus MKD 60 for a car.

North Macedonia vs. Neighbouring Countries

Country System Type Typical Car Cost Notes
North Macedonia Plaza tolls MKD 30–100 per plaza (Cat 1B); ~MKD 420–460 full A1 transit Open Balkan Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) supported; smart card and TAG available
Serbia Plaza tolls RSD 50–800 per section (~EUR 0.50–7) ETC tags available; cash widely accepted
Greece Plaza tolls + e-pass EUR 1.40–12 per section e-pass transponder offers discounts; cash accepted
Bulgaria e-Vignette EUR 6.60 (weekend) / EUR 10.00 (weekly) Buy before driving (online, app, or sales points); prices from 1 Aug 2026
Albania Plaza tolls ALL 100–300 per section (~EUR 1–3) Limited motorway network; cash dominant
Kosovo Plaza tolls EUR 1–5 per section EUR used directly; small but growing network

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