783 km · 10 toll plazas · about 14 h 10 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.
Thanjavur to Vijayawada is a full day on the road of 783 km, mostly on NH16.
You cross 10 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh. For a car the published fees add up to ₹940 one way, about ₹1.20 per km, which is on the expensive side for Indian highways.
States on the way: Tamil NaduAndhra Pradesh
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 | Thirumandurai | 78 | Tamil Nadu | ₹65 | ₹100 | ₹1,995 | ₹115 | ₹235 | ₹375 |
| 2 | Sengurichi | 130 | Tamil Nadu | ₹65 | ₹100 | ₹1,995 | ₹115 | ₹235 | ₹375 |
| 3 | Vikravandi (Villupuram) | 175 | Tamil Nadu | ₹105 | ₹155 | ₹3,100 | ₹180 | ₹360 | ₹580 |
| 4 | S V Puram | 364 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹90 | ₹140 | ₹3,055 | ₹145 | ₹295 | ₹455 |
| 5 | Budhanam | 451 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹50 | — | — | ₹90 | ₹180 | ₹385 |
| 6 | Venkatachalam (Old Nellore) | 482 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹35 | — | — | ₹65 | ₹130 | ₹280 |
| 7 | Sunambatti (Musunuru) | 550 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹65 | ₹100 | ₹2,190 | ₹105 | ₹225 | ₹350 |
| 8 | Tangatur | 613 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹105 | ₹155 | ₹3,495 | ₹170 | ₹355 | ₹555 |
| 9 | Bollapalli | 677 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹185 | ₹275 | ₹6,110 | ₹285 | ₹585 | ₹900 |
| 10 | Kaza | 761 | Andhra Pradesh | ₹175 | ₹260 | ₹5,790 | ₹280 | ₹590 | ₹920 |
| Total (published fees) | 783 | ₹940 | ₹1,285 | ₹1,550 | ₹3,190 | ₹5,175 |
Totals for all 10 plazas. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.
| Vehicle class | One way (FASTag) | Return in 24 h | No FASTag (UPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹940 | ₹1,455 | ₹1,175 |
| LCV / Mini bus | ₹1,550 | ₹2,410 | ₹1,938 |
| Bus / Truck (2 axle) | ₹3,190 | ₹4,930 | ₹3,989 |
| 3-axle commercial | ₹4,895 | ₹7,675 | ₹6,120 |
| 4–6 axle (MAV) | ₹5,175 | ₹8,100 | ₹6,470 |
| 7+ axle (oversized) | ₹5,930 | ₹9,210 | ₹7,413 |
One way, 783 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 | ₹4,731 | ₹3,580 | ₹2,996 | ₹1,957 |
| Sedan | ₹5,678 | ₹4,145 | ₹3,541 | ₹2,237 |
| SUV / MUV | ₹7,742 | ₹5,625 | ₹4,582 | ₹2,847 |
Petrol is cheapest in Tamil Nadu (₹108.78/L) and dearest in Andhra Pradesh (₹117.37/L). Filling the ~52 litres you need in Tamil Nadu saves about ₹448 versus buying it all in Andhra Pradesh.
For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹5,678 on petrol, ₹4,145 on diesel and about ₹2,237 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.
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 ₹940 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 ₹1,455 instead of ₹1,880 — a 23% discount that FASTag applies automatically.
About ₹940 one way with FASTag across 10 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹1,455. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹1,175.
10 on the fastest route: Thirumandurai, Sengurichi, Vikravandi (Villupuram), S V Puram, Budhanam, Venkatachalam (Old Nellore), Sunambatti (Musunuru), Tangatur, Bollapalli, Kaza.
About 52 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹5,678 at Thanjavur prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~43 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~71 L.
Around ₹6,618 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹5,678 + toll ₹940), or ₹12,810 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,654 each, one way.
Plan on about 14 h 10 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 10 h 9 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.
One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹3,190, 3-axle ₹4,895, 4–6 axle ₹5,175, 7+ axle ₹5,930.
Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Vijayawada to Thanjavur toll is the same ~₹940 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Vijayawada'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