Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Complete Guide: Toll Rates, Route & Status 2025
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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Complete Guide
Total Length: 1,350 km (8-lane, expandable to 12-lane)
Route: DND Flyway (Delhi) to JNPT (Mumbai)
States Covered: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Speed Limit: 120 km/h for cars, 100 km/h for trucks
Project Cost: ₹1,00,000 crores (~$13.1 billion)
Completion: October 2025 (80% completed as of January 2025)
Is Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Open? 2025 Update
Partially yes - approximately 630 km out of 1,350 km is currently operational for traffic. The first section connecting Sohna (Haryana) to Dausa (Rajasthan) was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 12, 2023.
Key Reality: This is India's longest access-controlled expressway, reducing Delhi-Mumbai travel time from 24 hours to just 12 hours once fully operational. The expressway is being built as a digital highway with 5G infrastructure and GPS-based toll collection.
2025 Update: 80% construction completed as of January 2025. Full expressway expected to be operational by October 2025, with Sohna-Vadodara section possibly ready by March 2025. Only 12 km Delhi section remains under construction.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Toll Rates: Current Charges
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway operates on a closed tolling system with distance-based pricing. Toll collection began on February 14-15, 2023, for operational sections.
Current Toll Structure (2025)
| Pricing Structure | Rate per km | Example Cost | Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car/Jeep/Van (FASTag) | ₹2.19/km | ₹90 (for 19.8 km) | Haryana/Rajasthan |
| Light Commercial Vehicle | ₹3.50/km | ₹144 (for 19.8 km) | Distance-based |
| Bus/Truck (2-Axle) | ₹7.50/km | ₹310 (for 19.8 km) | Commercial vehicles |
| Multi-Axle Vehicle (3+ Axle) | ₹9.50/km | ₹395 (for 19.8 km) | Heavy commercial |
| Estimated Full Journey (Car) | ₹2.19/km | ₹2,950 (1,350 km) | Delhi to Mumbai |
Toll Plaza Locations
Operational Toll Plazas:
- Kiranj Toll Plaza (Nuh district, Haryana) - 56 km from DND
- Khalilpur Toll Plaza (KMP Expressway interchange)
- Hilalpur Toll Plaza (Bhirawati, Nuh district)
- Multiple plazas across Rajasthan operational sections
Planned Total: 16 toll plazas between Delhi and Mumbai
How to Pay Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Tolls
You can use the following payment methods on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway:
1. FASTag Electronic Payment (Primary):
- Mandatory for all vehicles - no cash payment option
- Automatic deduction upon entry and exit
- Distance-based calculation in real-time
- Compatible with all Indian FASTag providers
2. Digital Payment Integration:
- Bajaj Pay FASTag integration for automatic wallet deduction
- UPI-based FASTag recharge at toll plazas
- Mobile app-based account management
- GPS-based toll collection being planned
3. Future Payment Systems:
- Satellite-based automatic toll deduction
- 5G-enabled payment infrastructure
- AI-powered vehicle classification
- Blockchain-based transaction recording
To calculate exact toll costs for your Delhi-Mumbai Expressway journey, use TollGuru Delhi toll calculator
Construction Status & Timeline (2025)
Current Progress (January 2025):
- Overall completion: 80% of total 1,350 km
- Operational sections: 630 km open for traffic
- Delhi section: Only 12 km remaining (final stages)
- Faridabad section: 48 km completed and operational
Section-wise Completion Status:
| Section | Length | Status | Expected Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi (DND-Faridabad-KMP) | 59 km | 85% complete | May 2025 |
| Sohna-Dausa (Haryana-Rajasthan) | 246 km | Operational | February 2023 |
| Sohna-Vadodara | 844 km | Advanced construction | March 2025 |
| Vadodara-Virar (Gujarat-Maharashtra) | 171 km | Under construction | October 2025 |
| Virar-JNPT Spur | 92 km | Final stages | October 2025 |
Key Milestones & Achievements
2024-2025 Progress:
- November 2024: DND-Faridabad section (24 km) opened to public
- World record: 2.58 km concrete paving in 24 hours (Gujarat section)
- First Indian expressway with animal bridges (5 bridges, 2.5 km total)
- Digital highway infrastructure 70% complete
Route Details & Key Features
State-wise Route Breakdown
Delhi (12 km):
- Start: DND Flyway and Ring Road junction, Maharani Bagh
- Route: Khizrabad → Batla House → Shaheen Bagh → Okhla Vihar → Mithapur
- Exit: Mithapur Chowk, connects to Faridabad bypass
Haryana (129 km):
- Faridabad bypass → Ballabhgarh → KMP Expressway interchange
- Second route: Alipur → Sohna → Khalilpur → Naurangabad
- Major interchanges: NH-2, NH-919, KMP Expressway
Rajasthan (373 km):
- Alwar → Dausa → Bundi → Kota districts
- Major cities: Jaipur (via spur), Ajmer, Udaipur connections
- Wildlife crossings: Ranthambore corridor, Mukundra sanctuary
Madhya Pradesh (244 km):
- Mandsaur → Ratlam → Jhabua districts
- Chambal River crossing with modern bridge
- Ujjain spur connection (130 km under construction)
Gujarat (426 km):
- Dahod → Vadodara → Bharuch → Surat → Navsari → Valsad
- Narmada River bridge (completed in record time)
- Connections to Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
Maharashtra (171 km):
- Palghar → Virar → JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port)
- Connections to Mumbai-Pune Expressway
- Direct port connectivity for cargo movement
Advanced Features & Amenities
Digital Infrastructure:
- 10,000 km optic fiber cables for 5G network
- AI-powered traffic management system
- Automated incident detection
- Real-time weather and traffic information
Safety & Emergency Features:
- Helipads every 100 km (first in India)
- Fully equipped trauma centers every 100 km
- 24/7 emergency response teams
- Advanced surveillance camera network
Wayside Amenities (93 locations):
- Hotels and restaurants
- Fuel stations and EV charging points
- ATMs and retail shops
- Food courts and convenience stores
Planning Your Journey
Travel Time Benefits:
- Delhi-Mumbai: 12 hours (vs 24 hours via NH-48)
- Delhi-Vadodara: 8 hours (vs 14 hours current)
- Delhi-Jaipur: 2.5 hours (via connecting spur)
- Distance reduction: 150 km shorter than existing route
Cost Estimates (Full Journey):
- Car toll: ₹2,950 (estimated for 1,350 km)
- Fuel savings: ₹800-1,200 per trip
- Time value: 12 hours saved per journey
- Total economic benefit: ₹4,000-5,000 per trip
Current Alternative Routes:
- NH-48 (Delhi-Jaipur-Ahmedabad-Mumbai): 1,500 km, 24 hours
- Via Nagpur: NH-44 → NH-6 → NH-3, longer but scenic
- Operational sections: Use Sohna-Dausa for Rajasthan travel
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the full Delhi-Mumbai Expressway open?
The complete 1,350 km expressway is expected to be fully operational by October 2025. The Sohna-Vadodara section may open earlier by March 2025, while the final Delhi section should complete by May 2025.
Can I use the expressway now for part of my journey?
Yes, approximately 630 km is operational. You can use the Sohna-Dausa section and parts of the DND-Faridabad-KMP route. However, you'll need to switch to existing highways for unopened sections.
What are the speed limits on the expressway?
Cars and light vehicles: 120 km/h maximum. Trucks and buses: 100 km/h in the planned e-highway section, 80 km/h elsewhere. The expressway will have variable speed limits based on weather and traffic conditions.
How much will tolls cost for the full Delhi-Mumbai journey?
Estimated at ₹2,950 for cars (₹2.19/km × 1,350 km). However, final rates may vary as more sections open. Commercial vehicles will pay significantly higher rates based on axle count and weight.
What makes this expressway special compared to existing highways?
It's India's first digital highway with 5G infrastructure, helipads, trauma centers every 100 km, animal bridges for wildlife protection, and will feature GPS-based toll collection. The controlled access design ensures no traffic signals or at-grade crossings.
Useful Links & Resources
Related Expressway Information:
- Delhi Toll Roads - Delhi NCR toll network
- Yamuna Expressway - Parallel Delhi-Agra route
- Eastern Peripheral Expressway - Delhi bypass
- Western Peripheral Expressway - KMP connection
Payment:
- FASTag India - Electronic toll payment system
Official Contacts:
- NHAI Customer Care: 1033 (24×7 toll-free)
- DME Development Limited (Project SPV): Official project updates
- Emergency Services: 1073 (Highway emergencies)
- FASTag Support: 1800-102-4444
Travel Planning Tools:
- Live traffic updates: NHAI mobile app
- Route planning: GPS navigation with expressway updates
- Weather information: Meteorological department alerts
- Fuel stations: Every 50-60 km along the route
