Full-corridor status<\/td> Not yet operational end-to-end<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNHAI documentation confirms the 1,386-km length and eight-lane design, with a design speed of 120 km\/h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is the Delhi\u2013Mumbai Expressway and why is it important?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Delhi Mumbai Expressway is India\u2019s longest expressway and one of the country\u2019s largest infrastructure projects. Built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the expressway is designed as an 8-lane access-controlled corridor (expandable to 12 lanes) connecting major economic hubs across northern and western India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Key facts about the project:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nTotal length:<\/strong> ~1,350\u20131,386 km<\/li>\n\n\n\nEstimated cost:<\/strong> ~\u20b91 lakh crore<\/li>\n\n\n\nStates covered:<\/strong> Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra<\/li>\n\n\n\nMaximum speed limit:<\/strong> 100\u2013120 km\/h<\/li>\n\n\n\nExpected full completion:<\/strong> Around 2027\u20132028 as remaining sections open gradually. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe expressway significantly improves logistics, tourism, and long-distance road trip connectivity between Mumbai and Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Delhi\u2013Mumbai Expressway Route Map: Which cities does it pass through?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The expressway connects several major cities and industrial corridors across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Major cities along the route include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nGurugram \/ Sohna<\/li>\n\n\n\n Dausa<\/li>\n\n\n\n Jaipur region<\/li>\n\n\n\n Kota<\/li>\n\n\n\n Ratlam<\/li>\n\n\n\n Indore<\/li>\n\n\n\n Vadodara<\/li>\n\n\n\n Surat<\/li>\n\n\n\n Mumbai region (JNPT \/ Navi Mumbai)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe corridor passes through six states with the following approximate lengths:<\/p>\n\n\n\nState<\/strong><\/td>Approx. Expressway Length<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Delhi<\/td> 12 km<\/td><\/tr> Haryana<\/td> 129 km<\/td><\/tr> Rajasthan<\/td> 373 km<\/td><\/tr> Madhya Pradesh<\/td> 244 km<\/td><\/tr> Gujarat<\/td> 426 km<\/td><\/tr> Maharashtra<\/td> 171 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThese connections allow faster road access between northern India and western industrial hubs such as Gujarat and Maharashtra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Mumbai to Delhi Distance via the Expressway<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHere is how the new expressway changes travel distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRoute<\/strong><\/td>Distance<\/strong><\/td>Average Travel Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Old NH-48 route<\/td> ~1,420 km<\/td> 22\u201324 hours<\/td><\/tr> Delhi\u2013Mumbai Expressway<\/td> ~1,242 km<\/td> ~12\u201314 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe shorter alignment reduces distance by roughly 12% and travel time by nearly half, depending on traffic and completed sections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For travellers planning a Mumbai to Delhi road trip, this makes the journey feasible within a single long driving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Entry and Exit Points on the Delhi\u2013Mumbai Expressway<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is an access-controlled highway, so vehicles can enter and leave only at designated interchanges. Entry and exit points vary by operational section, and some planned interchanges may not be available to motorists yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Important entry and exit zones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Delhi and Haryana<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nDND\/Faridabad connectivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n Meethapur<\/li>\n\n\n\n Sohna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Rajasthan<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nDausa<\/li>\n\n\n\n Lalsot<\/li>\n\n\n\n Sawai Madhopur<\/li>\n\n\n\n Kota\/Bundi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nMandsaur<\/li>\n\n\n\n Ratlam<\/li>\n\n\n\n Garoth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Gujarat<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nDahod\/Godhra region<\/li>\n\n\n\n Vadodara<\/li>\n\n\n\n Bharuch\/Ankleshwar<\/li>\n\n\n\n Surat<\/li>\n\n\n\n Gandeva\/Ena and other operational interchanges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Maharashtra<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n