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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Mahabaleshwar to Thane toll tax & fuel cost: ₹1,904 by car

222 km · 3 toll plazas · about 4 h on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹240Petrol ₹1,664Updated 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
₹1,904
Fuel ₹1,664Toll ₹240 (3 est.)
222 kmDistance
4 hDriving time
3Toll crossings
15 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 3 plazas
  1. MahabaleshwarStart · Maharashtra
  2. Kharpada (MoRTH)km 168 · Maharashtra
    ₹80est.
  3. Shilphata NH48km 199 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  4. Bhiwandikm 216 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  5. ThaneDestination · 222 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 Thane covers about 222 km and takes around 4 h. A petrol sedan pays about ₹240 in tolls at 3 plazas (₹240 of that is our estimate for 3 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 15 litres of petrol (₹1,664 at ₹112/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹1,904.
222 kmRoad distance
4 hRealistic drive time
3Toll plazas
₹240Car toll, one way
15 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹1,904Total, one way

About the Mahabaleshwar–Thane drive

Mahabaleshwar to Thane is a comfortable one-day drive of 222 km, mostly on SH 72 and NH66.

You cross 3 toll plazas, but none of them publishes fees in the NHAI dataset (they are mostly state or municipal plazas). Based on typical highway fees we estimate about ₹240 for a car — treat it as a budget, not an exact figure.

Route map: Mahabaleshwar to ThaneRoad route of about 222 km with 3 toll plazas marked in order.LonavalaAlibaugPune123MahabaleshwarThane222 km · 3 tolls
Route map: Mahabaleshwar → Thane. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Mahabaleshwar and Thane

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)168Maharashtran/a—————
2Shilphata NH48state199Maharashtran/a—————
3Bhiwandistate216Maharashtran/a—————
Total (published fees)222₹0₹0₹0₹0₹0

Mahabaleshwar to Thane toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 3 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₹240₹480₹300
LCV / Mini bus₹375₹750₹468
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹780₹1,560₹975
3-axle commercial₹915₹1,830₹1,143
4–6 axle (MAV)₹1,245₹2,490₹1,557
7+ axle (oversized)₹1,500₹3,000₹1,875

Fuel cost from Mahabaleshwar to Thane

One way, 222 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₹1,387₹1,000₹760₹555
Sedan₹1,664₹1,158₹898₹634
SUV / MUV₹2,269₹1,571₹1,162₹807

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹1,664 on petrol, ₹1,158 on diesel and about ₹634 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper).

Mahabaleshwar to Thane: common questions

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

About ₹240 one way with FASTag across 3 plazas — ₹0 in published fees plus ~₹240 estimated for 3 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹480. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹300.

How many toll plazas are there between Mahabaleshwar and Thane?

3 on the fastest route: Kharpada (MoRTH), Shilphata NH48, Bhiwandi.

How much petrol is needed from Mahabaleshwar to Thane?

About 15 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹1,664 at Mahabaleshwar prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~12 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~20 L.

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

Around ₹1,904 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹1,664 + toll ₹240), or ₹3,808 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹476 each, one way.

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

Plan on about 4 h including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 2 h 52 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

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

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹780, 3-axle ₹915, 4–6 axle ₹1,245, 7+ axle ₹1,500 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Thane to Mahabaleshwar?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Thane to Mahabaleshwar toll is the same ~₹240 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Thane's state price.

Plan another trip

Thane to MahabaleshwarReturn journey · 222 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 Thane from elsewhere

Mumbai to Thane23 km · ₹0 tollNavi Mumbai to Thane27 km · no tollsLonavala to Thane86 km · ₹0 tollAlibaug to Thane97 km · ₹0 tollNashik to Thane148 km · ₹280 tollPune to Thane149 km · ₹0 tollShirdi to Thane226 km · ₹280 tollSurat to Thane263 km · ₹475 toll

All trips from Mahabaleshwar → All trips from Thane →

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