Speed limit<\/td> Up to 120 km\/h, subject to applicable restrictions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUPEIDA identifies the project as a 594-km, six-lane access-controlled expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Is the Ganga Expressway Route? Which Districts Does It Cover?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe 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\nThe 12 districts in order, west to east:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMeerut<\/strong> \u2014 Start point (Bijauli village)<\/li>\n\n\n\nHapur<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nBulandshahr<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nAmroha<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nSambhal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nBadaun<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nShahjahanpur<\/strong> \u2014 Location of 3.5 km IAF emergency airstrip<\/li>\n\n\n\nHardoi<\/strong> \u2014 Longest district stretch (99.5 km); inauguration venue<\/li>\n\n\n\nUnnao<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nRaebareli<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nPratapgarh<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\nPrayagraj<\/strong> \u2014 End point (Judapur Dandu village)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nThe Ganga Expressway begins near Bijauli in Meerut and terminates near Judapur Dandu in Prayagraj. The 594-km corridor passes through 12 districts and provides access-controlled connectivity between western and eastern Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Is Ganga Expressway Open Right Now?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYes. The Ganga Expressway is open to public traffic. It was inaugurated in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, on 29 April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The operational Phase 1 corridor runs for 594 km from Meerut to Prayagraj. It is a six-lane, access-controlled expressway that can be expanded to eight lanes. The expressway was built to provide faster connectivity between western and eastern Uttar Pradesh, with the Meerut-Prayagraj journey expected to take around six hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Where Does the Ganga Expressway Start and End?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe 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
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
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
<\/span>How Long Does Delhi to Prayagraj Take via Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDelhi to Prayagraj takes around 7\u20138 hours by road via the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Ganga Expressway, depending on the starting point in Delhi-NCR, traffic and stops. The Ganga Expressway section from Meerut to Prayagraj takes approximately six hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Delhi to Prayagraj \u2014 Before and After<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRoute<\/strong><\/td>Previous Time<\/strong><\/td>New Time<\/strong><\/td>Time Saved<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Delhi \u2192 Prayagraj (old NH)<\/td> 10\u201313 hours<\/td> \u2014<\/td> \u2014<\/td><\/tr> Delhi \u2192 Prayagraj (via Ganga Expressway)<\/td> \u2014<\/td> 7\u20138 hours<\/td> ~3\u20135 hours<\/td><\/tr> Meerut \u2192 Prayagraj (on-expressway)<\/td> 12\u201313 hours<\/td> 6\u20137 hours<\/td> ~6 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How Long Does Delhi to Varanasi Take via Ganga Expressway?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Ganga Expressway does not currently extend to Varanasi. Its operational 594-km Phase 1 ends at Prayagraj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a Delhi-to-Varanasi road trip, travellers can take the Delhi-Meerut Expressway to Meerut, continue on the Ganga Expressway to Prayagraj, and then take the existing road network towards Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This makes the Ganga Expressway an important part of the Delhi-Varanasi route, but it is not accurate to describe Varanasi as the expressway’s endpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ganga Expressway Toll Charges 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nToll charges on the Ganga Expressway depend on the vehicle category and the distance travelled. The expressway operates as a closed toll system, with FASTag-based collection. Rates can be revised periodically, so travellers should check the latest UPEIDA tariff before starting their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government says its FASTag Annual Pass for eligible non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans costs \u20b93,075 for FY 2026-27<\/strong> and covers National Highway\/National Expressway fee plazas for one year or 200 crossings, whichever comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n