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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Chennai to Hyderabad toll tax & fuel cost: ₹5,274 by car

627 km · 10 toll plazas · about 11 h 15 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹730Petrol ₹4,544Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Tamil Nadu
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹5,274
Fuel ₹4,544Toll ₹730 (3 est.)
627 kmDistance
11 h 15 minDriving time
10Toll crossings
42 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 10 plazas
  1. ChennaiStart · Tamil Nadu
  2. Nallurkm 22 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹80
  3. Sullurpetkm 87 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹75
  4. Budhanamkm 126 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹50
  5. Venkatachalam (Old Nellore)km 157 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹35
  6. Sunambatti (Musunuru)km 224 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹65
  7. Tangaturkm 287 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹105
  8. Elchurukm 377 · Andhra Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  9. Thummalacheru Vukm 436 · Andhra Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  10. Madugulapallykm 505 · Telangana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  11. Panthangikm 572 · Telangana
    ₹80
  12. HyderabadDestination · 627 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Chennai to Hyderabad covers about 627 km and takes around 11 h 15 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹730 in tolls at 10 plazas (₹240 of that is our estimate for 3 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 42 litres of petrol (₹4,544 at ₹109/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹5,274.
627 kmRoad distance
11 h 15 minRealistic drive time
10Toll plazas
₹730Car toll, one way
42 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹5,274Total, one way

About the Chennai–Hyderabad drive

Chennai to Hyderabad is a full day on the road of 627 km, mostly on NH16.

You cross 10 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana. For a car the published fees add up to ₹490 one way, about ₹0.78 per km. 3 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹240 extra to be safe.

States on the way: Tamil NaduAndhra PradeshTelangana

Route map: Chennai to HyderabadRoad route of about 627 km with 10 toll plazas marked in order.SrisailamNelloreKurnoolGunturTirupatiVijayawada12345678910ChennaiHyderabad627 km · 10 tolls
Route map: Chennai → Hyderabad. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Chennai and Hyderabad

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
1Nallur22Tamil Nadu₹80₹120₹2,720₹130₹275₹435
2Sullurpet87Andhra Pradesh₹75——₹130₹265₹565
3Budhanam126Andhra Pradesh₹50——₹90₹180₹385
4Venkatachalam (Old Nellore)157Andhra Pradesh₹35——₹65₹130₹280
5Sunambatti (Musunuru)224Andhra Pradesh₹65₹100₹2,190₹105₹225₹350
6Tangatur287Andhra Pradesh₹105₹155₹3,495₹170₹355₹555
7Elchurustate377Andhra Pradeshn/a—————
8Thummalacheru Vustate436Andhra Pradeshn/a—————
9Madugulapallystate505Telanganan/a—————
10Panthangi572Telangana₹80₹115₹2,605₹125₹265₹415
Total (published fees)627₹490₹490₹815₹1,695₹2,985

Chennai to Hyderabad toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 10 plazas, including our estimate for 3 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₹730₹1,290₹913
LCV / Mini bus₹1,190₹2,125₹1,488
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹2,475₹4,385₹3,094
3-axle commercial₹3,640₹6,535₹4,550
4–6 axle (MAV)₹4,230₹7,580₹5,289
7+ axle (oversized)₹4,860₹8,655₹6,074

Fuel cost from Chennai to Hyderabad

One way, 627 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 typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹3,787₹2,865₹2,398₹1,566
Sedan₹4,544₹3,317₹2,834₹1,790
SUV / MUV₹6,196₹4,502₹3,667₹2,278

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Tamil Nadu (₹108.78/L) and dearest in Andhra Pradesh (₹117.37/L). Filling the ~42 litres you need in Tamil Nadu saves about ₹359 versus buying it all in Andhra Pradesh.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹4,544 on petrol, ₹3,317 on diesel and about ₹1,790 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 2 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 7 crossings one way — worth about ₹108 of pass value against ₹490 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 ₹810 instead of ₹980 — a 17% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Chennai to Hyderabad: common questions

What is the toll tax from Chennai to Hyderabad for a car?

About ₹730 one way with FASTag across 10 plazas — ₹490 in published fees plus ~₹240 estimated for 3 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹1,290. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹913.

How many toll plazas are there between Chennai and Hyderabad?

10 on the fastest route: Nallur, Sullurpet, Budhanam, Venkatachalam (Old Nellore), Sunambatti (Musunuru), Tangatur, Elchuru, Thummalacheru Vu, Madugulapally, Panthangi.

How much petrol is needed from Chennai to Hyderabad?

About 42 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹4,544 at Chennai prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~35 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~57 L.

What is the total cost of a Chennai to Hyderabad road trip?

Around ₹5,274 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹4,544 + toll ₹730), or ₹10,378 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,318 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Chennai to Hyderabad?

Plan on about 11 h 15 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 8 h 6 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Chennai to Hyderabad?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹2,475, 3-axle ₹3,640, 4–6 axle ₹4,230, 7+ axle ₹4,860 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Hyderabad to Chennai?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Hyderabad to Chennai toll is the same ~₹730 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Hyderabad's state price.

Plan another trip

Hyderabad to ChennaiReturn journey · 627 kmChennai to Mahabalipuram58 km · ₹0 tollChennai to Tirupati135 km · ₹170 tollChennai to Vellore138 km · ₹95 tollChennai to Pondicherry165 km · ₹275 tollChennai to Nellore175 km · ₹240 tollChennai to Hosur317 km · ₹95 tollChennai to Bangalore326 km · ₹120 tollChennai to Trichy330 km · ₹540 toll

Driving to Hyderabad from elsewhere

Warangal to Hyderabad149 km · ₹245 tollKarimnagar to Hyderabad164 km · ₹0 tollSrisailam to Hyderabad207 km · ₹80 tollKurnool to Hyderabad213 km · ₹300 tollGuntur to Hyderabad267 km · ₹80 tollVijayawada to Hyderabad273 km · ₹375 tollSolapur to Hyderabad311 km · ₹365 tollAnantapur to Hyderabad356 km · ₹570 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