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Delhi Mumbai Expressway: Route Details, Location, Length, Speed Limit, Toll Fee and FAQ
The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway (DME) is India’s longest expressway project. It is an 8-lane, access-controlled corridor that can be expanded to 12 lanes. It is designed to roughly halve the Delhi–Mumbai travel time, from about 24 hours to 12–13 hours. It is only partly open, and the first section (Sohna–Dausa) was inaugurated on February 12, 2023.
Delhi–Mumbai Expressway: All Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Designation | NH-148N / NE-4 |
| Start | DND Flyway area, Delhi |
| End | JNPT, Mumbai |
| Length | About 1,350 km (some sources say 1,380–1,386 km) |
| Lanes | 8, expandable to 12 |
| States | Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
| State-wise lengths (approx.) | Haryana 80 km, Rajasthan 380 km, Madhya Pradesh 370 km, Gujarat 300 km, Maharashtra 120 km |
| Speed limit | Up to 120 km/h (one source: 100 km/h for trucks) |
| Toll system | Closed, distance-based |
| Operational length | About 800 km (per a status tracker, not confirmed here) |
| Expected completion | One tracker estimates December 2026. Official dates have slipped before |
| Travel time | About 12–13 hours when complete |
Route and location
- It runs from Delhi through Haryana (Sohna), Rajasthan (Dausa, Kota), Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat (Vadodara) and into Maharashtra, ending at JNPT near Mumbai.
- The Sohna–Dausa stretch is about 229–246 km and acts as an alternative to the Delhi–Jaipur highway.
- Reported journey times: Delhi to Dausa/Jaipur about 2.5–3 hours, and Delhi to Kota about 4.5–5 hours.
- The Delhi–Kota stretch was reported in February 2026 as opening later that month. A short section near Kushtala (Sawai Madhopur) to Laban (Bundi) was expected around March.
- It connects with the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, and spurs are planned.
Speed limit
- The maximum is 120 km/h. Lanes are designated for different vehicles and speeds.
- Motorcycles, tractors and three-wheelers are banned.
- One source says limits can vary with weather and traffic conditions.
Toll fee
- It uses a closed toll system: you pay at the exit based on kilometres driven, with no charge at entry.
- One report puts the rate at about 65 paise per km for the Delhi–Vadodara section, though that figure comes from a media report and I couldn’t confirm it.
- Kota to Delhi was reported at about ₹700 one-way for cars.
- Payment is via FASTag, and the tolling system is planned to accept satellite-based deduction.
- Toll plazas are being built along the route, with a planned total of 16.
FAQ
How long is it?
About 1,350 km, with sources giving 1,350–1,386 km.
Is the whole expressway open?
No. Only sections are open, so check NHAI for the exact stretches before travelling.
How much time does it save?
About 12 hours versus the older highway route once complete.
Can bikes use it?
No. Motorcycles, tractors and three-wheelers are banned.
When will it finish?
There is no confirmed official date. Past estimates of 2024 and later have slipped.
How much is the toll?
It depends on the distance. Use NHAI’s FASTag details or a toll calculator for your trip.
