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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Lucknow to Ambala toll tax & fuel cost: ₹4,762 by car

644 km · 5 toll plazas · about 10 h 45 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹370Petrol ₹4,392Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Uttar Pradesh
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹4,762
Fuel ₹4,392Toll ₹370 (3 est.)
644 kmDistance
10 h 45 minDriving time
5Toll crossings
43 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 5 plazas
  1. LucknowStart · Uttar Pradesh
  2. ALEP Main Plaza290km 29 · Uttar Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  3. ALEP Ramp Plaza 284km 33 · Uttar Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  4. ALEP Ramp Plaza 269km 53 · Uttar Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  5. Bhunikm 472 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹85
  6. Patni Pratapurkm 532 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹45
  7. AmbalaDestination · 644 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Lucknow to Ambala covers about 644 km and takes around 10 h 45 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹370 in tolls at 5 plazas (₹240 of that is our estimate for 3 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 43 litres of petrol (₹4,392 at ₹102/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹4,762.
644 kmRoad distance
10 h 45 minRealistic drive time
5Toll plazas
₹370Car toll, one way
43 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹4,762Total, one way

About the Lucknow–Ambala drive

The road distance from Lucknow to Ambala is 644 km via Ganga Expressway — a long day that needs an early start.

You cross 5 toll plazas across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana. For a car the published fees add up to ₹130 one way, about ₹0.20 per km, cheaper than most highway corridors. 3 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹240 extra to be safe.

States on the way: Uttar PradeshHaryana

Route map: Lucknow to AmbalaRoad route of about 644 km with 5 toll plazas marked in order.MoradabadBareillyHaldwaniJim CorbettNainitalAligarh12345LucknowAmbala644 km · 5 tolls
Route map: Lucknow → Ambala. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Lucknow and Ambala

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
1ALEP Main Plaza290state29Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
2ALEP Ramp Plaza 284state33Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
3ALEP Ramp Plaza 269state53Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
4Bhuni472Uttar Pradesh₹85₹130₹2,900₹140₹295₹460
5Patni Pratapur532Uttar Pradesh₹45₹70₹1,570₹75₹160₹250
Total (published fees)644₹130₹200₹215₹455₹710

Lucknow to Ambala toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 5 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₹370₹680₹462
LCV / Mini bus₹590₹1,075₹737
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹1,235₹2,240₹1,544
3-axle commercial₹1,410₹2,570₹1,762
4–6 axle (MAV)₹1,955₹3,560₹2,445
7+ axle (oversized)₹2,365₹4,300₹2,956

Fuel cost from Lucknow to Ambala

One way, 644 km, at Uttar Pradesh prices (petrol ₹102.35/L, diesel ₹95.81/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹3,660₹2,803₹2,649₹1,609
Sedan₹4,392₹3,246₹3,131₹1,839
SUV / MUV₹5,989₹4,405₹4,051₹2,341

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹4,392 on petrol, ₹3,246 on diesel and about ₹1,839 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 2 crossings one way — worth about ₹31 of pass value against ₹130 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 ₹200 instead of ₹260 — a 23% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Lucknow to Ambala: common questions

What is the toll tax from Lucknow to Ambala for a car?

About ₹370 one way with FASTag across 5 plazas — ₹130 in published fees plus ~₹240 estimated for 3 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹680. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹462.

How many toll plazas are there between Lucknow and Ambala?

5 on the fastest route: ALEP Main Plaza290, ALEP Ramp Plaza 284, ALEP Ramp Plaza 269, Bhuni, Patni Pratapur.

How much petrol is needed from Lucknow to Ambala?

About 43 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹4,392 at Lucknow prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~36 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~59 L.

What is the total cost of a Lucknow to Ambala road trip?

Around ₹4,762 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹4,392 + toll ₹370), or ₹9,464 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,191 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Lucknow to Ambala?

Plan on about 10 h 45 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 7 h 42 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Lucknow to Ambala?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹1,235, 3-axle ₹1,410, 4–6 axle ₹1,955, 7+ axle ₹2,365 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Ambala to Lucknow?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Ambala to Lucknow toll is the same ~₹370 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Ambala's state price.

Plan another trip

Ambala to LucknowReturn journey · 644 kmLucknow to Kanpur94 km · no tollsLucknow to Ayodhya135 km · ₹245 tollLucknow to Prayagraj207 km · ₹245 tollLucknow to Bareilly249 km · ₹225 tollLucknow to Gorakhpur269 km · ₹440 tollLucknow to Varanasi292 km · ₹490 tollLucknow to Jhansi315 km · ₹550 tollLucknow to Khajuraho326 km · ₹235 toll

Driving to Ambala from elsewhere

Chandigarh to Ambala45 km · ₹50 tollLudhiana to Ambala109 km · ₹125 tollDehradun to Ambala147 km · no tollsShimla to Ambala154 km · ₹160 tollJalandhar to Ambala170 km · ₹165 tollMussoorie to Ambala176 km · no tollsHaridwar to Ambala182 km · ₹260 tollRishikesh to Ambala190 km · ₹110 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