1,226 km · 23 toll plazas · about 21 h 5 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.
“est.” = this plaza doesn't publish fees in the NHAI dataset; we use the median fee for your vehicle class.
Chennai to Bhubaneswar is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,226 km, mostly on NH16.
You cross 23 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha. For a car the published fees add up to ₹2,125 one way, about ₹1.73 per km, which is on the expensive side for Indian highways. 2 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹160 extra to be safe.
At 21 h 5 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.
States on the way: Tamil NaduAndhra PradeshOdisha
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 plaza | At km | State | Car single | Car return | Car monthly | LCV | Bus/Truck | Multi-axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nallur | 22 | Tamil Nadu | ₹80 | ₹120 | ₹2,720 | ₹130 | ₹275 | ₹435 |
| 2 | Sullurpet | 87 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹75 | — | — | ₹130 | ₹265 | ₹565 |
| 3 | Budhanam | 126 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹50 | — | — | ₹90 | ₹180 | ₹385 |
| 4 | Venkatachalam (Old Nellore) | 157 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹35 | — | — | ₹65 | ₹130 | ₹280 |
| 5 | Sunambatti (Musunuru) | 224 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹65 | ₹100 | ₹2,190 | ₹105 | ₹225 | ₹350 |
| 6 | Tangatur | 287 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹105 | ₹155 | ₹3,495 | ₹170 | ₹355 | ₹555 |
| 7 | Bollapalli | 351 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹185 | ₹275 | ₹6,110 | ₹285 | ₹585 | ₹900 |
| 8 | Kaza | 435 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹175 | ₹260 | ₹5,790 | ₹280 | ₹590 | ₹920 |
| 9 | Pottipadu | 481 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹65 | ₹100 | ₹2,220 | ₹110 | ₹225 | ₹355 |
| 10 | Kalaparru | 502 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹75 | ₹110 | ₹2,435 | ₹120 | ₹245 | ₹390 |
| 11 | Veeravalli | 570 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹165 | ₹245 | ₹5,480 | ₹265 | ₹555 | ₹870 |
| 12 | Kovvurustate | 602 | Andhra Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Krishnavaram | 653 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹110 | ₹165 | ₹3,680 | ₹180 | ₹375 | ₹585 |
| 14 | Vempadu | 723 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹145 | ₹215 | ₹4,775 | ₹230 | ₹485 | ₹760 |
| 15 | Marripalem | 786 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹45 | ₹70 | ₹1,545 | ₹75 | ₹155 | ₹245 |
| 16 | Dukkavanipalem | 822 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹45 | ₹70 | ₹1,520 | ₹75 | ₹155 | ₹240 |
| 17 | Nathavalasa/ Vizianagaram | 852 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹115 | ₹170 | ₹3,750 | ₹180 | ₹380 | ₹595 |
| 18 | Chilakapalem | 890 | Andhra Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Madapam | 919 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹100 | ₹150 | ₹3,315 | ₹160 | ₹335 | ₹530 |
| 20 | Laxmipuram | 978 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹145 | ₹220 | ₹4,835 | ₹235 | ₹490 | ₹770 |
| 21 | Bellupada | 1027 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹120 | ₹175 | ₹3,925 | ₹190 | ₹400 | ₹625 |
| 22 | Gurapalli | 1120 | Odisha | ₹105 | ₹160 | ₹3,510 | ₹170 | ₹355 | ₹560 |
| 23 | Gudipada (Old Gangapada) | 1186 | Odisha | ₹120 | ₹175 | ₹3,940 | ₹190 | ₹400 | ₹625 |
| Total (published fees) | 1226 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,935 | ₹3,435 | ₹7,160 | ₹11,540 |
Totals for all 23 plazas, including our estimate for 2 plazas without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.
| Vehicle class | One way (FASTag) | Return in 24 h | No FASTag (UPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹2,285 | ₹3,575 | ₹2,856 |
| LCV / Mini bus | ₹3,685 | ₹5,790 | ₹4,610 |
| Bus / Truck (2 axle) | ₹7,680 | ₹12,070 | ₹9,602 |
| 3-axle commercial | ₹9,560 | ₹15,275 | ₹11,953 |
| 4–6 axle (MAV) | ₹12,370 | ₹19,600 | ₹15,465 |
| 7+ axle (oversized) | ₹14,820 | ₹23,345 | ₹18,525 |
One way, 1,226 km, at Tamil Nadu prices (petrol ₹108.78/L, diesel ₹100.59/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.
| Car type | Petrol | Diesel | CNG | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹7,408 | ₹5,605 | ₹4,691 | ₹3,064 |
| Sedan | ₹8,889 | ₹6,490 | ₹5,544 | ₹3,502 |
| SUV / MUV | ₹12,122 | ₹8,807 | ₹7,174 | ₹4,457 |
Petrol is cheapest in Tamil Nadu (₹108.78/L) and dearest in Andhra Pradesh (₹117.37/L). Filling the ~82 litres you need in Tamil Nadu saves about ₹702 versus buying it all in Andhra Pradesh.
For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹8,889 on petrol, ₹6,490 on diesel and about ₹3,502 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 4 charging stops on the way.
The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 21 crossings one way — worth about ₹323 of pass value against ₹2,125 in regular fees. If you drive highways often, the pass pays off on this route.
Return within 24 hours and the car toll for the round trip is ₹3,255 instead of ₹4,250 — a 23% discount that FASTag applies automatically.
About ₹2,285 one way with FASTag across 23 plazas — ₹2,125 in published fees plus ~₹160 estimated for 2 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹3,575. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹2,856.
23 on the fastest route: Nallur, Sullurpet, Budhanam, Venkatachalam (Old Nellore), Sunambatti (Musunuru), Tangatur, Bollapalli, Kaza, Pottipadu, Kalaparru, Veeravalli, Kovvuru, Krishnavaram, Vempadu, Marripalem, Dukkavanipalem, Nathavalasa/ Vizianagaram, Chilakapalem, Madapam, Laxmipuram, Bellupada, Gurapalli, Gudipada (Old Gangapada).
About 82 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹8,889 at Chennai prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~68 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~111 L.
Around ₹11,174 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹8,889 + toll ₹2,285), or ₹21,354 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,794 each, one way.
Plan on about 21 h 5 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 15 h 3 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.
One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹7,680, 3-axle ₹9,560, 4–6 axle ₹12,370, 7+ axle ₹14,820 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).
Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Bhubaneswar to Chennai toll is the same ~₹2,285 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Bhubaneswar's state price.
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.
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Last updated: 24 October 2026