{"id":39782,"date":"2026-05-19T11:46:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=39782"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:38:30","slug":"ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Ganga Expressway 2026: Route, Travel Time, Status and Best Stops \u2014 Delhi to Varanasi via Prayagraj"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ganga Expressway is now open. It is a 594-kilometre, six-lane access-controlled greenfield expressway in Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 April 2026. It connects Meerut to Prayagraj, cutting travel time between the two cities from 12\u201313 hours to approximately 6\u20137 hours. Delhi to Prayagraj now takes around 7\u20138 hours. Delhi to Varanasi via this route takes approximately 8\u20139 hours.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Is_Ganga_Expressway_Open_Right_Now\" >Is Ganga Expressway Open Right Now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Where_Does_the_Ganga_Expressway_Start_and_End\" >Where Does the Ganga Expressway Start and End?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#How_Long_Does_Delhi_to_Prayagraj_Take_via_Ganga_Expressway\" >How Long Does Delhi to Prayagraj Take via Ganga Expressway?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Delhi_to_Prayagraj_%E2%80%94_Before_and_After\" >Delhi to Prayagraj \u2014 Before and After<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#How_Long_Does_Delhi_to_Varanasi_Take_via_Ganga_Expressway\" >How Long Does Delhi to Varanasi Take via Ganga Expressway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#What_Is_the_Ganga_Expressway_Route_Which_Districts_Does_It_Cover\" >What Is the Ganga Expressway Route? Which Districts Does It Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#How_Much_Is_the_Toll_on_Ganga_Expressway\" >How Much Is the Toll on Ganga Expressway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#What_Are_the_Best_Stops_on_the_Ganga_Expressway_Route\" >What Are the Best Stops on the Ganga Expressway Route?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Utility_Complexes_Best_for_Road_Trip_Stops\" >Utility Complexes (Best for Road Trip Stops)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Shahjahanpur_%E2%80%94_The_Midpoint_approx_270_km_from_Meerut\" >Shahjahanpur \u2014 The Midpoint (approx. 270 km from Meerut)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Hardoi_%E2%80%94_The_Inauguration_Town_approx_350_km_from_Meerut\" >Hardoi \u2014 The Inauguration Town (approx. 350 km from Meerut)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Raebareli_%E2%80%94_Last_Major_Halt_Before_Prayagraj_approx_450_km_from_Meerut\" >Raebareli \u2014 Last Major Halt Before Prayagraj (approx. 450 km from Meerut)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#How_Do_I_Get_on_the_Ganga_Expressway_from_Delhi\" >How Do I Get on the Ganga Expressway from Delhi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Who_Built_the_Ganga_Expressway_Which_Company_Got_the_Contract\" >Who Built the Ganga Expressway? Which Company Got the Contract?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#What_Is_the_Project_Cost_of_the_Ganga_Expressway\" >What Is the Project Cost of the Ganga Expressway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#What_Is_the_Airstrip_on_the_Ganga_Expressway\" >What Is the Airstrip on the Ganga Expressway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#What_Are_the_Phase-2_Plans_for_the_Ganga_Expressway_%E2%80%94_Will_It_Reach_Varanasi\" >What Are the Phase-2 Plans for the Ganga Expressway \u2014 Will It Reach Varanasi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Can_I_Travel_Delhi_to_Varanasi_by_Road_Fastest_Route_in_2026\" >Can I Travel Delhi to Varanasi by Road Fastest Route in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Where_to_Stay_Along_the_Ganga_Expressway_Route\" >Where to Stay Along the Ganga Expressway Route?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Varanasi\" >Varanasi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Kanpur_%E2%80%94_A_Mid-Route_StayVista_Stay\" >Kanpur \u2014 A Mid-Route StayVista Stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Is_Ganga_Expressway_Good_for_Pilgrimage_Travel_to_Prayagraj_and_Varanasi\" >Is Ganga Expressway Good for Pilgrimage Travel to Prayagraj and Varanasi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/ganga-expressway-route-delhi-prayagraj-varanasi\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-ganga-expressway-open-right-now\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ganga_Expressway_Open_Right_Now\"><\/span><strong>Is Ganga Expressway Open Right Now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The Ganga Expressway is open for public traffic as of 29 April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it at Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, on 29 April 2026. Toll operations began simultaneously. The expressway is fully operational for four-wheelers and above \u2014 two-wheelers and three-wheelers are not permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trial runs and toll management testing were completed successfully in the weeks before the formal opening. Full AI-based Intelligent Traffic Management is live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-does-the-ganga-expressway-start-and-end\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Does_the_Ganga_Expressway_Start_and_End\"><\/span><strong>Where Does the Ganga Expressway Start and End?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ganga Expressway starts at Bijauli village in Meerut (western Uttar Pradesh) and ends at Judapur Dandu village in Prayagraj (eastern Uttar Pradesh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total length: 594 kilometres. It runs broadly parallel to the Ganga river, maintaining a minimum 10 km distance to comply with environmental clearance conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The western end connects directly to the Delhi\u2013Meerut Expressway, giving Delhi and NCR travellers uninterrupted access to the corridor. The eastern end in Prayagraj connects onward to NH-19 and the Purvanchal Expressway toward Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-delhi-to-prayagraj-take-via-ganga-expressway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Delhi_to_Prayagraj_Take_via_Ganga_Expressway\"><\/span><strong>How Long Does Delhi to Prayagraj Take via Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-3_11zon-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-3_11zon-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-3_11zon-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-3_11zon-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-3_11zon-370x202.png 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-3_11zon-770x420.png 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-3_11zon-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-3_11zon.png 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi to Prayagraj now takes approximately 7\u20138 hours via the Delhi\u2013Meerut Expressway and the Ganga Expressway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous journey via older national highways took 10\u201313 hours. The time saving is approximately 3\u20135 hours, depending on traffic and entry point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travellers from Delhi enter the Ganga Expressway near Bulandshahr, not at Meerut, which shortens the effective on-road distance slightly. The maximum permitted speed is 120 km\/h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"delhi-to-prayagraj-before-and-after\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi_to_Prayagraj_%E2%80%94_Before_and_After\"><\/span><strong>Delhi to Prayagraj \u2014 Before and After<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Previous Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Saved<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delhi \u2192 Prayagraj (old NH)<\/td><td>10\u201313 hours<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delhi \u2192 Prayagraj (via Ganga Expressway)<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>7\u20138 hours<\/td><td>~3\u20135 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meerut \u2192 Prayagraj (on-expressway)<\/td><td>12\u201313 hours<\/td><td>6\u20137 hours<\/td><td>~6 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-delhi-to-varanasi-take-via-ganga-expressway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Delhi_to_Varanasi_Take_via_Ganga_Expressway\"><\/span><strong>How Long Does Delhi to Varanasi Take via Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi to Varanasi via the Ganga Expressway now takes approximately 8\u20139 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ganga Expressway ends at Prayagraj, not Varanasi. From Prayagraj, you continue onward toward Varanasi via the Prayagraj\u2013Varanasi highway (approximately 125\u2013130 km), adding roughly 2\u20132.5 hours to the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous Delhi-to-Varanasi road journey took 12\u201314 hours. The new route cuts that by 3\u20135 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-ganga-expressway-route-which-districts-does-it-cover\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Ganga_Expressway_Route_Which_Districts_Does_It_Cover\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Ganga Expressway Route? Which Districts Does It Cover?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Ganga Expressway passes through 12 districts and 519 villages of Uttar Pradesh, running west to east from Meerut to Prayagraj.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 12 districts in order, west to east:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meerut<\/strong> \u2014 Start point (Bijauli village)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hapur<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bulandshahr<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amroha<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sambhal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Badaun<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shahjahanpur<\/strong> \u2014 Location of 3.5 km IAF emergency airstrip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hardoi<\/strong> \u2014 Longest district stretch (99.5 km); inauguration venue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unnao<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raebareli<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pratapgarh<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prayagraj<\/strong> \u2014 End point (Judapur Dandu village)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-is-the-toll-on-ganga-expressway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Is_the_Toll_on_Ganga_Expressway\"><\/span><strong>How Much Is the Toll on Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-1_11zon-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-1_11zon-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-1_11zon-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-1_11zon-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-1_11zon-370x202.png 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-1_11zon-770x420.png 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-1_11zon-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-1_11zon.png 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The toll for a private car on the full 594-kilometre Meerut-to-Prayagraj journey is approximately \u20b91,515, at a rate of \u20b92.55 per kilometre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FASTag is mandatory. UPI, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted at all main toll plazas. There are 23 main toll plazas and 12 ramp toll plazas across the corridor. Toll rates vary by vehicle category and are revised annually by UPEIDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two-wheelers and three-wheelers are not permitted on the expressway and are therefore not charged \u2014 they must use alternative routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-stops-on-the-ganga-expressway-route\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Best_Stops_on_the_Ganga_Expressway_Route\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Best Stops on the Ganga Expressway Route?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The expressway has 9 UPEIDA-run utility complexes with fuel, food, restrooms, and ambulance access. Key stops for travellers from Delhi or Meerut include Shahjahanpur (midpoint), Hardoi (inauguration city), and Raebareli (before Prayagraj).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"utility-complexes-best-for-road-trip-stops\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utility_Complexes_Best_for_Road_Trip_Stops\"><\/span><strong>Utility Complexes (Best for Road Trip Stops)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UPEIDA has placed 9 utility complexes at regular intervals along the 594-kilometre route. Each offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Petrol and diesel fuelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food courts and highway dhabas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean restrooms and parking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency ambulance access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the most reliable rest stops on the corridor and are clearly signposted from the expressway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"shahjahanpur-the-midpoint-approx-270-km-from-meerut\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shahjahanpur_%E2%80%94_The_Midpoint_approx_270_km_from_Meerut\"><\/span><strong>Shahjahanpur \u2014 The Midpoint (approx. 270 km from Meerut)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roughly halfway between Meerut and Prayagraj, Shahjahanpur is home to the 3.5-kilometre Indian Air Force emergency airstrip \u2014 one of the most discussed features of the expressway. The town itself has historical significance as the birthplace of Ram Prasad Bismil. Good stop for a meal and a stretch on long journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hardoi-the-inauguration-town-approx-350-km-from-meerut\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardoi_%E2%80%94_The_Inauguration_Town_approx_350_km_from_Meerut\"><\/span><strong>Hardoi \u2014 The Inauguration Town (approx. 350 km from Meerut)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PM Modi inaugurated the expressway here on 29 April 2026. Hardoi also has the expressway&#8217;s longest continuous district stretch at 99.5 kilometres. The area has grown significantly in visibility since inauguration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"raebareli-last-major-halt-before-prayagraj-approx-450-km-from-meerut\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raebareli_%E2%80%94_Last_Major_Halt_Before_Prayagraj_approx_450_km_from_Meerut\"><\/span><strong>Raebareli \u2014 Last Major Halt Before Prayagraj (approx. 450 km from Meerut)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>About 100 km before the Prayagraj terminal, Raebareli has reasonable food and fuel options. A practical final stop before reaching your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-on-the-ganga-expressway-from-delhi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Get_on_the_Ganga_Expressway_from_Delhi\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Get on the Ganga Expressway from Delhi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Delhi, take the Delhi\u2013Meerut Expressway (NH-334D) toward Meerut. The Ganga Expressway is accessible via interchange near Bulandshahr for Delhi\/Noida-side travellers, or from the Bijauli interchange in Meerut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step-by-step for Delhi travellers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exit Delhi via the Delhi\u2013Meerut Expressway (NH-334D) from Anand Vihar or Sahibabad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel approximately 60\u201370 km to Meerut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the Ganga Expressway at the Bijauli\/Meerut interchange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay on the expressway for 594 km to Prayagraj<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>From Noida, the Ganga\u2013Yamuna Expressway spur (under planning) will eventually provide a direct link. For now, Noida travellers use the Eastern Peripheral Expressway to connect to the Delhi\u2013Meerut Expressway, then the Ganga Expressway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"who-built-the-ganga-expressway-which-company-got-the-contract\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Built_the_Ganga_Expressway_Which_Company_Got_the_Contract\"><\/span><strong>Who Built the Ganga Expressway? Which Company Got the Contract?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-4_11zon-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-4_11zon-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-4_11zon-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-4_11zon-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-4_11zon-370x202.png 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-4_11zon-770x420.png 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-4_11zon-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i8grani8grani8gr-4_11zon.png 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority) is the project authority. IRB Infrastructure Developers and Adani Enterprises are the two primary contractors, with Adani handling approximately 80% of the route from Badaun to Prayagraj<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase-1 was divided into 12 construction packages under a DBFOT (Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer) model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Group<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Packages<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contractor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Stretch<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group 1<\/td><td>1\u20133<\/td><td>IRB Infrastructure<\/td><td>Meerut to Badaun (western stretch)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group 2<\/td><td>4\u20136<\/td><td>Adani Enterprises (sub: HG Infra Engineering)<\/td><td>Badaun to Shahjahanpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group 3<\/td><td>7\u20139<\/td><td>Adani Enterprises<\/td><td>Shahjahanpur to Raebareli<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group 4<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><td>Adani Enterprises (sub: ITD Cementation)<\/td><td>Raebareli to Prayagraj<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-project-cost-of-the-ganga-expressway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Project_Cost_of_the_Ganga_Expressway\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Project Cost of the Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The total project cost of the Ganga Expressway (Phase-1) is \u20b936,230 crore, including land acquisition costs of approximately \u20b99,500 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is funded by the Uttar Pradesh State Government and executed under UPEIDA. Over 6,556 hectares of land was acquired, with acquisition completed by April 2024. The total expected project cost was initially estimated at \u20b937,350 crore in 2021 and was later revised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-airstrip-on-the-ganga-expressway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Airstrip_on_the_Ganga_Expressway\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Airstrip on the Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 3.5-kilometre emergency landing facility near Shahjahanpur district was built into the expressway for Indian Air Force operations. It was successfully tested on 2 May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aircraft that landed and took off during the drill included Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000, MiG-29, Jaguar fighters, C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, and Mi-17 helicopters. It is India&#8217;s most high-profile expressway-integrated airstrip and was designed to strengthen strategic and defence readiness in central Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-phase2-plans-for-the-ganga-expressway-will-it-reach-varanasi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Phase-2_Plans_for_the_Ganga_Expressway_%E2%80%94_Will_It_Reach_Varanasi\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Phase-2 Plans for the Ganga Expressway \u2014 Will It Reach Varanasi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase-2 includes a 314-kilometre eastern extension from Prayagraj toward Ballia, passing near Varanasi. It was approved in January 2025 and is currently in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two spurs planned under Phase-2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spur-1 \u2014 Upper Ganges Canal Expressway (Meerut to Haridwar):<\/strong> A 110-kilometre northwestern extension from Meerut toward Haridwar in Uttarakhand, connecting to the Char Dham Highway. Land acquisition commenced in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spur-2 \u2014 Prayagraj\u2013Ballia Expressway:<\/strong> A 314-kilometre eastern extension from Prayagraj toward Ballia near the Bihar border, passing near Varanasi. This is the segment most relevant to Delhi-to-Varanasi travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A further connector \u2014 the Ganga-Yamuna Expressway (Bulandshahr to Noida, 74.3 km) \u2014 is also planned to link the Ganga Expressway directly to the Yamuna Expressway and the upcoming Noida International Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Phase-2 is fully complete, the corridor will create a continuous high-speed connection from Haridwar in the west to Ballia (near Bihar border) in the east \u2014 spanning over 1,000 kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"can-i-travel-delhi-to-varanasi-by-road-fastest-route-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Travel_Delhi_to_Varanasi_by_Road_Fastest_Route_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Can I Travel Delhi to Varanasi by Road Fastest Route in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The fastest road route from Delhi to Varanasi in 2026 is: Delhi \u2192 Delhi\u2013Meerut Expressway \u2192 Ganga Expressway (Meerut to Prayagraj) \u2192 NH-19\/Purvanchal Expressway (Prayagraj to Varanasi). Total travel time: approximately 8\u20139 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This route replaces the older NH-19 \/ Grand Trunk Road corridor, which took 12\u201314 hours depending on traffic, diversions, and road quality through cities. The Ganga Expressway eliminates the main bottleneck \u2014 the 600-kilometre central UP stretch \u2014 and replaces it with controlled, signal-free highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-to-stay-along-the-ganga-expressway-route\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_Along_the_Ganga_Expressway_Route\"><\/span>Where to Stay Along the Ganga Expressway Route?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ganga Expressway makes luxury villa stays along the UP pilgrim and highway corridor genuinely accessible for the first time. For travellers doing Delhi to Varanasi by road \u2014 or anyone stopping at Prayagraj or Kanpur \u2014 StayVista offers curated private villas at both the eastern terminus of the expressway and the major city midpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"varanasi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varanasi\"><\/span>Varanasi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Varanasi sits approximately 2\u20132.5 hours from Prayagraj (the expressway&#8217;s Phase-1 endpoint), making it the natural overnight stop for anyone completing the Delhi-to- Banaras journey via the Ganga Expressway corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>StayVista operates several highly rated properties in Varanasi, offering a private, unhurried base from which to explore the ghats, Kashi Vishwanath temple, and the city&#8217;s narrow lanes \u2014 without the noise and crowds of central Varanasi hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Arcadian Manor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/arcadian-manor-e194b6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/arcadian-manor?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=ganga_expressway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kanpur-a-midroute-stayvista-stay\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kanpur_%E2%80%94_A_Mid-Route_StayVista_Stay\"><\/span>Kanpur \u2014 A Mid-Route StayVista Stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanpur is the major city closest to the midpoint of the Ganga Expressway (between Hardoi and Unnao, accessible via link roads from the expressway). It is roughly 3\u20134 hours from both Meerut and Prayagraj on the corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Neervana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/compressed\/neervana-2ac2bc.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/neervana?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=ganga_expressway\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"is-ganga-expressway-good-for-pilgrimage-travel-to-prayagraj-and-varanasi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ganga_Expressway_Good_for_Pilgrimage_Travel_to_Prayagraj_and_Varanasi\"><\/span><strong>Is Ganga Expressway Good for Pilgrimage Travel to Prayagraj and Varanasi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The Ganga Expressway significantly reduces journey time for pilgrims travelling from Delhi, Meerut, Haryana, or Uttarakhand toward Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) and onward to Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prayagraj \u2014 the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati \u2014 hosts the Maha Kumbh and regular pilgrim activity year-round. The expressway&#8217;s eastern terminal is near Prayagraj&#8217;s outer boundary, giving travellers access within a short drive to the Sangam area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Varanasi, the route continues from Prayagraj via highway, adding roughly 2 hours but eliminating most of the slow-road segments that previously plagued the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779108565567\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is the Ganga Expressway open today?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. The Ganga Expressway was inaugurated on 29 April 2026 by PM Modi at Hardoi and is open for public traffic. Full toll operations are live across all 23 main toll plazas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779108655440\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many km is the Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phase-1 is 594 kilometres, connecting Bijauli in Meerut to Judapur Dandu in Prayagraj. Phase-2 will add approximately 453 kilometres through two extensions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779108673617\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much time does Meerut to Prayagraj take on the Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Approximately 6\u20137 hours at the permitted speed of 120 km\/h, compared to 12\u201313 hours on older routes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779108694718\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much time does Delhi to Prayagraj take via Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Approximately 7\u20138 hours, entering the expressway near Bulandshahr or Meerut after using the Delhi\u2013Meerut Expressway from Delhi.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779108720822\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Ganga Expressway connect to Delhi directly?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u00a0Not directly. Delhi travellers use the Delhi\u2013Meerut Expressway (NH-334D) to reach Meerut, then join the Ganga Expressway. A future Ganga-Yamuna Expressway spur from Bulandshahr to Noida will improve NCR access further.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109146619\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which company built the Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">IRB Infrastructure (Packages 1\u20133, western stretch) and Adani Enterprises (Packages 4\u201312, approximately 80% of the route from Badaun to Prayagraj) are the primary contractors. HG Infra Engineering and ITD Cementation are sub-contractors for sections of the Adani packages.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109172538\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Adani involved in Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Adani Enterprises holds the construction rights for Packages 4\u201312, covering the bulk of the corridor from Badaun to Prayagraj \u2014 approximately 80% of the total expressway length.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109191717\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What speed can I drive on Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The maximum speed is 120 km\/h for passenger cars. The expressway uses an AI-based Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to monitor speed, detect accidents in real time, and alert emergency response teams.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109265351\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can bikes use Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Two-wheelers and three-wheelers are not permitted on the Ganga Expressway, consistent with access-control policies on all major expressways in Uttar Pradesh.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109286271\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can bikes use Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u00a0No. Two-wheelers and three-wheelers are not permitted on the Ganga Expressway, consistent with access-control policies on all major expressways in Uttar Pradesh.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109310662\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many toll plazas are on the Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are 23 main toll plazas and 12 ramp toll plazas. All operate on FASTag. UPI, credit cards, and debit cards are also accepted.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109333314\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the toll charge from Meerut to Prayagraj?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Approximately \u20b91,515 for a private car for the full 594-kilometre journey, based on \u20b92.55 per kilometre for FY 2025-26. Rates differ by vehicle type.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109366795\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Ganga Expressway go to Varanasi?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phase-1 ends at Prayagraj. A Phase-2 extension toward Ballia (near Varanasi) has been approved but is not yet constructed. From Prayagraj, Varanasi is approximately 125\u2013130 km via existing highways.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109390706\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which districts does Ganga Expressway pass through?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u00a0The 12 districts are: Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109409212\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is UPEIDA?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">UPEIDA stands for Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority. It is the state government body responsible for developing and operating all major expressways in Uttar Pradesh, including the Ganga, Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, and Agra-Lucknow expressways.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ganga Expressway is now open. It is a 594-kilometre, six-lane access-controlled greenfield expressway in Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 April 2026. 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