Estimated cost of the Jakarta–Semarang homecoming via the Trans-Java Toll Road
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Eid al-Fitr homecoming by private vehicle remains a popular option for many people due to flexibility in choosing travel times. However travellers should factor in trip costs, particularly toll charges and fuel.
The Jakarta–Semarang journey spans approximately 440 km and typically takes 5–7 hours along the Trans-Java Toll Road route when traffic is relatively smooth.
Based on the latest toll road rates for Vehicle Group I (private cars), the total toll for Jakarta to Semarang is about Rp 419,000 one-way.
Here is the breakdown of toll road segments passed from Jakarta to Semarang and their charges:
Jakarta – Cikampek Toll: Rp 27,000
Cikopo – Palimanan (Cipali): Rp 119,000
Palimanan – Kanci: Rp 13,500
Kanci – Pejagan: Rp 29,500
Pejagan – Pemalang: Rp 66,000
Pemalang – Batang: Rp 47,500
Batang – Semarang (Kalikangkung): Rp 111,500
Semarang ABC (urban access): Rp 5,000
When summed, the total toll for a Group I vehicle comes to around Rp 419,000 for a one-way trip.
In addition to tolls, travellers must factor in fuel costs. Assuming a car consumes fuel at an average rate of 1 litre per 12 km, a 440 km trip would require about 36–37 litres of fuel. If fuel costs around Rp 10,000 per litre, fuel costs would be about Rp 360,000.
Thus the estimated total trip cost Jakarta to Semarang for a private car is:
Toll: Rp 419,000
Fuel: Rp 360,000
Total around Rp 779,000
If you add meals and rest stop costs around Rp 100,000–Rp 150,000, the one-way mudik cost could reach around Rp 850,000–Rp 900,000.
However, this cost can be lower if the vehicle carries several passengers. If one car seats four people, the travel cost can be reduced to around Rp 200,000–Rp 225,000 per person.
For comparison, rail tickets on the Jakarta–Semarang route generally range from Rp 250,000 to Rp 500,000 per person, depending on class and departure time. Meanwhile, air tickets on the Jakarta–Semarang route typically range from Rp 700,000 to Rp 1.2 million per person under normal periods and can rise during the homecoming season.
In short, road travel by private car can be more economical when done with family or a group. Nevertheless, travellers should anticipate potential long traffic jams on the Trans-Java toll road during peak mudik periods.
Therefore, travellers are advised to prepare their vehicle, ensure sufficient electronic toll card balance, and choose an appropriate departure time to keep the journey home safe and comfortable.