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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Lonavala to Somnath toll tax & fuel cost: ₹8,591 by car

925 km · 18 toll plazas · about 15 h 15 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹1,655Petrol ₹6,936Updated 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
₹8,591
Fuel ₹6,936Toll ₹1,655 (8 est.)
925 kmDistance
15 h 15 minDriving time
18Toll crossings
62 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 18 plazas
  1. LonavalaStart · Maharashtra
  2. Shedung NH48km 38 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  3. Shilphata NH48km 60 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  4. Bhiwandikm 77 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  5. Khaniwadekm 126 · Maharashtra
    ₹130
  6. Charotikm 173 · Maharashtra
    ₹95
  7. Achhad Border Check Postkm 194 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  8. Bhagwadakm 237 · Gujarat
    ₹130
  9. Sanpakm 428 · Gujarat
    ₹80est.
  10. Dodakakm 480 · Gujarat
    ₹80est.
  11. Vasadkm 484 · Gujarat
    ₹160
  12. Bochasankm 509 · Gujarat · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  13. Vatamankm 557 · Gujarat · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  14. Bhadbhidkm 632 · Gujarat
    ₹85
  15. Kobadikm 678 · Gujarat
    ₹90
  16. Rohisakm 739 · Gujarat
    ₹145
  17. Nageshwarikm 812 · Gujarat
    ₹50
  18. Velvakm 872 · Gujarat
    ₹70
  19. Sundarparakm 912 · Gujarat
    ₹60
  20. SomnathDestination · 925 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Lonavala to Somnath covers about 925 km and takes around 15 h 15 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 62 litres of petrol (₹6,936 at ₹112/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹8,591.
925 kmRoad distance
15 h 15 minRealistic drive time
18Toll plazas
₹1,655Car toll, one way
62 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹8,591Total, one way

About the Lonavala–Somnath drive

Lonavala to Somnath is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 925 km, mostly on NH48 and Mumbai - Vadodara Expressway.

You cross 18 toll plazas across Maharashtra, Gujarat. For a car the published fees add up to ₹1,015 one way, about ₹1.10 per km. 8 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹640 extra to be safe.

At 15 h 15 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: Lonavala to SomnathRoad route of about 925 km with 18 toll plazas marked in order.SuratNashikBhavnagarShirdiStatue of UnityRajkot123456789101112131415161718LonavalaSomnath925 km · 18 tolls
Route map: Lonavala → Somnath. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Lonavala 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
1Shedung NH48state38Maharashtran/a—————
2Shilphata NH48state60Maharashtran/a—————
3Bhiwandistate77Maharashtran/a—————
4Khaniwade126Maharashtra₹130₹195₹4,335₹210₹440₹690
5Charoti173Maharashtra₹95₹140₹3,110₹150₹315₹495
6Achhad Border Check Poststate194Maharashtran/a—————
7Bhagwada237Gujarat₹130₹190₹4,265₹205₹435₹680
8Sanpa428Gujaratn/a—————
9Dodaka480Gujaratn/a—————
10Vasad484Gujarat₹160₹240₹5,280₹245₹505₹775
11Bochasanstate509Gujaratn/a—————
12Vatamanstate557Gujaratn/a—————
13Bhadbhid632Gujarat₹85₹130₹2,860₹140₹290₹455
14Kobadi678Gujarat₹90₹135₹3,010₹145₹305₹480
15Rohisa739Gujarat₹145₹220₹4,865₹235₹495₹775
16Nageshwari812Gujarat₹50₹75₹1,620₹80₹165₹260
17Velva872Gujarat₹70₹105₹2,385₹115₹240₹380
18Sundarpara912Gujarat₹60₹95₹2,070₹100₹210₹330
Total (published fees)925₹1,015₹1,525₹1,625₹3,400₹5,320

Lonavala 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 Lonavala to Somnath

One way, 925 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₹5,780₹4,168₹3,167₹2,313
Sedan₹6,936₹4,826₹3,743₹2,643
SUV / MUV₹9,458₹6,549₹4,844₹3,364

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 ~62 litres you need in Gujarat saves about ₹629 versus buying it all in Maharashtra.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹6,936 on petrol, ₹4,826 on diesel and about ₹2,643 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.

Lonavala to Somnath: common questions

What is the toll tax from Lonavala 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 Lonavala and Somnath?

18 on the fastest route: Shedung NH48, 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 Lonavala to Somnath?

About 62 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹6,936 at Lonavala prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~51 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~84 L.

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

Around ₹8,591 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹6,936 + toll ₹1,655), or ₹16,677 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,148 each, one way.

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

Plan on about 15 h 15 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 10 h 57 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Lonavala 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 Lonavala?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Somnath to Lonavala 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 LonavalaReturn journey · 925 kmLonavala to Navi Mumbai63 km · ₹0 tollLonavala to Pune63 km · ₹0 tollLonavala to Alibaug77 km · no tollsLonavala to Mumbai82 km · ₹0 tollLonavala to Thane86 km · ₹0 tollLonavala to Satara170 km · ₹210 tollLonavala to Mahabaleshwar184 km · no tollsLonavala to Nashik201 km · ₹140 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

All trips from Lonavala → All trips from Somnath →

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