Definitely not worth it sir. Unless you plan on making a lot of stops to eat and do what else. But even that is not advisable since more often than not, establishments are closed at night time.

The traffic choke points along that route are some of the worst as well because of all the ongoing road repairs.

What's worse, people who went out the night before might be headed home by that time and are all sleepy and/or drunk. Not exactly the best time to be on the same provincial roads with them.

Speaking of, for people going to Pampanga this weekend via Clark NLEX exits, avoid the Clark North toll booths as lots of traffic has been experienced there due to the rush construction ongoing for the SEA games. It comes and goes, but you can bet it won't ease up until after the games.

Have a safe weekend Tsikoteers.