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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam toll tax & fuel cost: ₹13,039 by car

1,541 km · 18 toll plazas · about 28 h 20 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹1,270Petrol ₹11,769Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Kerala
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹13,039
Fuel ₹11,769Toll ₹1,270 (1 est.)
1,541 kmDistance
28 h 20 minDriving time
18Toll crossings
103 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 18 plazas
  1. TrivandrumStart · Kerala
  2. Kodai Road (Kozhinjipatti )km 290 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹75
  3. Velanchettiyurkm 351 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹80est.
  4. Rasampalayankm 424 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹60
  5. Kadhavanikm 582 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹70
  6. Gadankikm 739 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹125
  7. Budhanamkm 856 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹50
  8. Venkatachalam (Old Nellore)km 887 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹35
  9. Sunambatti (Musunuru)km 955 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹65
  10. Tangaturkm 1017 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹105
  11. Chinaganjamkm 1065 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹70
  12. Reddypalemkm 1127 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹85
  13. Mopidevikm 1169 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹40
  14. Munjulurukm 1218 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹50
  15. Seetharampuramkm 1273 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹40
  16. Annampallikm 1343 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹60
  17. Gollaprolukm 1409 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹50
  18. Vempadukm 1467 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹145
  19. Aganampudikm 1533 · Andhra Pradesh
    ₹65
  20. VisakhapatnamDestination · 1,541 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam covers about 1,541 km and takes around 28 h 20 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹1,270 in tolls at 18 plazas (₹80 of that is our estimate for 1 plaza that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 103 litres of petrol (₹11,769 at ₹115/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹13,039.
1,541 kmRoad distance
28 h 20 minRealistic drive time
18Toll plazas
₹1,270Car toll, one way
103 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹13,039Total, one way

About the Trivandrum–Visakhapatnam drive

Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,541 km, mostly on NH16 and NH216.

You cross 18 toll plazas across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh. For a car the published fees add up to ₹1,190 one way, about ₹0.77 per km. 1 plaza on this route does not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹80 extra to be safe.

At 28 h 20 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.

States on the way: KeralaTamil NaduAndhra Pradesh

Route map: Trivandrum to VisakhapatnamRoad route of about 1541 km with 18 toll plazas marked in order.ChennaiMahabalipuramTirupatiVellorePondicherryNellore123456789101112131415161718TrivandrumVisakhapatnam1541 km · 18 tolls
Route map: Trivandrum → Visakhapatnam. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Trivandrum and Visakhapatnam

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
1Kodai Road (Kozhinjipatti )290Tamil Nadu₹75₹115₹2,255₹130₹265₹425
2Velanchettiyur351Tamil Nadun/a—————
3Rasampalayan424Tamil Nadu₹60₹90₹1,760₹105₹205₹330
4Kadhavani582Tamil Nadu₹70₹100₹2,275₹110₹230₹360
5Gadanki739Andhra Pradesh₹125₹190₹4,230₹205₹430₹675
6Budhanam856Andhra Pradesh₹50——₹90₹180₹385
7Venkatachalam (Old Nellore)887Andhra Pradesh₹35——₹65₹130₹280
8Sunambatti (Musunuru)955Andhra Pradesh₹65₹100₹2,190₹105₹225₹350
9Tangatur1017Andhra Pradesh₹105₹155₹3,495₹170₹355₹555
10Chinaganjam1065Andhra Pradesh₹70₹105₹2,380₹115₹240₹380
11Reddypalem1127Andhra Pradesh₹85₹125₹2,765₹135₹280₹440
12Mopidevi1169Andhra Pradesh₹40₹60₹1,320₹65₹135₹210
13Munjuluru1218Andhra Pradesh₹50₹75₹1,640₹80₹165₹260
14Seetharampuram1273Andhra Pradesh₹40₹60₹1,360₹65₹140₹215
15Annampalli1343Andhra Pradesh₹60₹95₹2,080₹100₹210₹330
16Gollaprolu1409Andhra Pradesh₹50₹80₹1,740₹85₹175₹275
17Vempadu1467Andhra Pradesh₹145₹215₹4,775₹230₹485₹760
18Aganampudi1533Andhra Pradesh₹65₹100₹2,235₹110₹225₹355
Total (published fees)1541₹1,190₹1,665₹1,965₹4,075₹6,585

Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 18 plazas, including our estimate for 1 plaza without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.

Vehicle classOne way (FASTag)Return in 24 hNo FASTag (UPI)
Car / Jeep / Van₹1,270₹1,995₹1,589
LCV / Mini bus₹2,090₹3,270₹2,614
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹4,335₹6,780₹5,420
3-axle commercial₹5,595₹8,890₹6,996
4–6 axle (MAV)₹7,000₹11,050₹8,753
7+ axle (oversized)₹8,220₹12,900₹10,275

Fuel cost from Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam

One way, 1,541 km, at Kerala prices (petrol ₹114.57/L, diesel ₹103.43/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹9,807₹7,244₹5,867₹3,852
Sedan₹11,769₹8,388₹6,934₹4,402
SUV / MUV₹16,048₹11,383₹8,973₹5,603

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 ~103 litres you need in Tamil Nadu saves about ₹882 versus buying it all in Andhra Pradesh.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹11,769 on petrol, ₹8,388 on diesel and about ₹4,402 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 5 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 17 crossings one way — worth about ₹261 of pass value against ₹1,190 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 ₹1,835 instead of ₹2,380 — a 23% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam: common questions

What is the toll tax from Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam for a car?

About ₹1,270 one way with FASTag across 18 plazas — ₹1,190 in published fees plus ~₹80 estimated for 1 plaza that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹1,995. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹1,589.

How many toll plazas are there between Trivandrum and Visakhapatnam?

18 on the fastest route: Kodai Road (Kozhinjipatti ), Velanchettiyur, Rasampalayan, Kadhavani, Gadanki, Budhanam, Venkatachalam (Old Nellore), Sunambatti (Musunuru), Tangatur, Chinaganjam, Reddypalem, Mopidevi, Munjuluru, Seetharampuram, Annampalli, Gollaprolu, Vempadu, Aganampudi.

How much petrol is needed from Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam?

About 103 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹11,769 at Trivandrum prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~86 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~140 L.

What is the total cost of a Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam road trip?

Around ₹13,039 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹11,769 + toll ₹1,270), or ₹25,532 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹3,260 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam?

Plan on about 28 h 20 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 20 h 16 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹4,335, 3-axle ₹5,595, 4–6 axle ₹7,000, 7+ axle ₹8,220 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Visakhapatnam to Trivandrum?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Visakhapatnam to Trivandrum toll is the same ~₹1,270 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Visakhapatnam's state price.

Plan another trip

Visakhapatnam to TrivandrumReturn journey · 1,541 kmTrivandrum to Varkala41 km · no tollsTrivandrum to Kanyakumari94 km · ₹160 tollTrivandrum to Alleppey154 km · no tollsTrivandrum to Tirunelveli156 km · ₹320 tollTrivandrum to Kochi208 km · no tollsTrivandrum to Munnar258 km · no tollsTrivandrum to Madurai271 km · ₹105 tollTrivandrum to Thrissur279 km · ₹90 toll

Driving to Visakhapatnam from elsewhere

Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam343 km · ₹625 tollGuntur to Visakhapatnam380 km · ₹800 tollBhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam439 km · ₹705 tollCuttack to Visakhapatnam464 km · ₹705 tollPuri to Visakhapatnam476 km · ₹705 tollWarangal to Visakhapatnam491 km · ₹320 tollHyderabad to Visakhapatnam561 km · ₹645 tollKarimnagar to Visakhapatnam570 km · ₹320 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