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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Mahabaleshwar to Somnath toll tax & fuel cost: ₹9,618 by car

1,062 km · 18 toll plazas · about 17 h 50 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹1,655Petrol ₹7,963Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Maharashtra
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹9,618
Fuel ₹7,963Toll ₹1,655 (8 est.)
1,062 kmDistance
17 h 50 minDriving time
18Toll crossings
71 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 18 plazas
  1. MahabaleshwarStart · Maharashtra
  2. Kharpada (MoRTH)km 165 · Maharashtra
    ₹80est.
  3. Shilphata NH48km 197 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  4. Bhiwandikm 214 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  5. Khaniwadekm 263 · Maharashtra
    ₹130
  6. Charotikm 310 · Maharashtra
    ₹95
  7. Achhad Border Check Postkm 331 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  8. Bhagwadakm 374 · Gujarat
    ₹130
  9. Sanpakm 565 · Gujarat
    ₹80est.
  10. Dodakakm 617 · Gujarat
    ₹80est.
  11. Vasadkm 621 · Gujarat
    ₹160
  12. Bochasankm 646 · Gujarat · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  13. Vatamankm 694 · Gujarat · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  14. Bhadbhidkm 769 · Gujarat
    ₹85
  15. Kobadikm 815 · Gujarat
    ₹90
  16. Rohisakm 876 · Gujarat
    ₹145
  17. Nageshwarikm 949 · Gujarat
    ₹50
  18. Velvakm 1009 · Gujarat
    ₹70
  19. Sundarparakm 1049 · Gujarat
    ₹60
  20. SomnathDestination · 1,062 km

“est.” = this plaza doesn't publish fees in the NHAI dataset; we use the median fee for your vehicle class.

Quick answerDriving from Mahabaleshwar to Somnath covers about 1,062 km and takes around 17 h 50 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹1,655 in tolls at 18 plazas (₹640 of that is our estimate for 8 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 71 litres of petrol (₹7,963 at ₹112/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹9,618.
1,062 kmRoad distance
17 h 50 minRealistic drive time
18Toll plazas
₹1,655Car toll, one way
71 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹9,618Total, one way

About the Mahabaleshwar–Somnath drive

Mahabaleshwar to Somnath is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,062 km, mostly on NH48 and NH66.

You cross 18 toll plazas across Maharashtra, Gujarat. For a car the published fees add up to ₹1,015 one way, about ₹0.96 per km. 8 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹640 extra to be safe.

At 17 h 50 min of realistic driving time, plan an overnight halt roughly halfway — two drivers sharing the wheel is the safer option if you must do it in one day.

Somnath draws heavy pilgrim traffic on weekends and festival days; leave early to avoid queues at the plazas and in town.

States on the way: MaharashtraGujarat

Route map: Mahabaleshwar to SomnathRoad route of about 1062 km with 18 toll plazas marked in order.MumbaiThaneNavi MumbaiAlibaugLonavalaNashik123456789101112131415161718MahabaleshwarSomnath1062 km · 18 tolls
Route map: Mahabaleshwar → Somnath. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Mahabaleshwar and Somnath

Fees for a single journey with FASTag. Return fees apply when you come back through the same plaza within 24 hours; a monthly pass covers 50 single journeys in a month.

#Toll plazaAt kmStateCar singleCar returnCar monthlyLCVBus/TruckMulti-axle
1Kharpada (MoRTH)165Maharashtran/a—————
2Shilphata NH48state197Maharashtran/a—————
3Bhiwandistate214Maharashtran/a—————
4Khaniwade263Maharashtra₹130₹195₹4,335₹210₹440₹690
5Charoti310Maharashtra₹95₹140₹3,110₹150₹315₹495
6Achhad Border Check Poststate331Maharashtran/a—————
7Bhagwada374Gujarat₹130₹190₹4,265₹205₹435₹680
8Sanpa565Gujaratn/a—————
9Dodaka617Gujaratn/a—————
10Vasad621Gujarat₹160₹240₹5,280₹245₹505₹775
11Bochasanstate646Gujaratn/a—————
12Vatamanstate694Gujaratn/a—————
13Bhadbhid769Gujarat₹85₹130₹2,860₹140₹290₹455
14Kobadi815Gujarat₹90₹135₹3,010₹145₹305₹480
15Rohisa876Gujarat₹145₹220₹4,865₹235₹495₹775
16Nageshwari949Gujarat₹50₹75₹1,620₹80₹165₹260
17Velva1009Gujarat₹70₹105₹2,385₹115₹240₹380
18Sundarpara1049Gujarat₹60₹95₹2,070₹100₹210₹330
Total (published fees)1062₹1,015₹1,525₹1,625₹3,400₹5,320

Mahabaleshwar to Somnath toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 18 plazas, including our estimate for 8 plazas without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.

Vehicle classOne way (FASTag)Return in 24 hNo FASTag (UPI)
Car / Jeep / Van₹1,655₹2,805₹2,071
LCV / Mini bus₹2,625₹4,450₹3,280
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹5,480₹9,260₹6,851
3-axle commercial₹6,060₹10,450₹7,574
4–6 axle (MAV)₹8,640₹14,615₹10,804
7+ axle (oversized)₹10,515₹17,770₹13,143

Fuel cost from Mahabaleshwar to Somnath

One way, 1,062 km, at Maharashtra prices (petrol ₹112.45/L, diesel ₹99.10/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹6,636₹4,785₹3,636₹2,655
Sedan₹7,963₹5,540₹4,297₹3,035
SUV / MUV₹10,858₹7,519₹5,561₹3,862

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Gujarat (₹102.25/L) and dearest in Maharashtra (₹112.45/L). Filling the ~71 litres you need in Gujarat saves about ₹722 versus buying it all in Maharashtra.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹7,963 on petrol, ₹5,540 on diesel and about ₹3,035 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 3 charging stops on the way.

◎Is the FASTag Annual Pass worth it here?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 10 crossings one way — worth about ₹154 of pass value against ₹1,015 in regular fees. If you drive highways often, the pass pays off on this route.

↺Coming back the same day?

Return within 24 hours and the car toll for the round trip is ₹1,525 instead of ₹2,030 — a 25% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Mahabaleshwar to Somnath: common questions

What is the toll tax from Mahabaleshwar to Somnath for a car?

About ₹1,655 one way with FASTag across 18 plazas — ₹1,015 in published fees plus ~₹640 estimated for 8 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹2,805. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹2,071.

How many toll plazas are there between Mahabaleshwar and Somnath?

18 on the fastest route: Kharpada (MoRTH), Shilphata NH48, Bhiwandi, Khaniwade, Charoti, Achhad Border Check Post, Bhagwada, Sanpa, Dodaka, Vasad, Bochasan, Vataman, Bhadbhid, Kobadi, Rohisa, Nageshwari, Velva, Sundarpara.

How much petrol is needed from Mahabaleshwar to Somnath?

About 71 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹7,963 at Mahabaleshwar prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~59 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~97 L.

What is the total cost of a Mahabaleshwar to Somnath road trip?

Around ₹9,618 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹7,963 + toll ₹1,655), or ₹18,730 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,404 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Mahabaleshwar to Somnath?

Plan on about 17 h 50 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 12 h 44 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Mahabaleshwar to Somnath?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹5,480, 3-axle ₹6,060, 4–6 axle ₹8,640, 7+ axle ₹10,515 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Somnath to Mahabaleshwar?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Somnath to Mahabaleshwar toll is the same ~₹1,655 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Somnath's state price.

Plan another trip

Somnath to MahabaleshwarReturn journey · 1,062 kmMahabaleshwar to Satara56 km · no tollsMahabaleshwar to Pune121 km · ₹125 tollMahabaleshwar to Alibaug172 km · no tollsMahabaleshwar to Kolhapur176 km · ₹145 tollMahabaleshwar to Lonavala184 km · no tollsMahabaleshwar to Ratnagiri192 km · no tollsMahabaleshwar to Navi Mumbai199 km · ₹0 tollMahabaleshwar to Mumbai220 km · ₹0 toll

Driving to Somnath from elsewhere

Rajkot to Somnath195 km · ₹320 tollJamnagar to Somnath226 km · ₹235 tollDwarka to Somnath237 km · ₹485 tollBhavnagar to Somnath265 km · ₹415 tollAhmedabad to Somnath423 km · ₹500 tollGandhinagar to Somnath445 km · ₹500 tollVadodara to Somnath464 km · ₹660 tollStatue of Unity to Somnath554 km · ₹660 toll

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Where these numbers come from

  • Toll plazas & fees: NHAI Toll Information System, via the India Toll Plaza dataset (Esri India Living Atlas). 1,764 plazas, fees for 7 vehicle classes.
  • Route & distance: OpenStreetMap road data routed with OSRM; plazas are matched to the route line within 200 m.
  • Fuel prices: state-level retail prices as of 24 October 2026; EV uses a public fast-charging estimate.
  • Toll rules: FASTag Annual Pass ₹3,075 / 200 crossings (FY 2026-27); non-FASTag vehicles pay 1.25x by UPI since 10 April 2026.

Accuracy & corrections

Fees are revised every 1 April and some plazas change mid-year, so treat results as a close estimate. Spotted a wrong fee or a missing plaza? Tell us — we fix reported errors within 72 hours and log them on our corrections page.

Built and maintained by Nikhil Shrivastava. Full method: how the calculator works.

Last updated: 24 October 2026