1,510 km · 31 toll plazas · about 24 h 50 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.
“est.” = this plaza doesn't publish fees in the NHAI dataset; we use the median fee for your vehicle class.
Varanasi to Mumbai is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,510 km, mostly on NH30.
You cross 31 toll plazas across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra. For a car the published fees add up to ₹1,720 one way, about ₹1.14 per km. 17 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹1,360 extra to be safe.
Mulund (LBS) is free for cars: Cars, jeeps and vans (LMVs) pay no toll at Mumbai's five entry points since 14 October 2024 (Maharashtra government decision). Heavier vehicles still pay.
At 24 h 50 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: Uttar PradeshMadhya PradeshMaharashtra
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 | Atraila Shiv Ghulam | 97 | Uttar Pradesh | ₹115 | ₹170 | ₹3,800 | ₹185 | ₹385 | ₹605 |
| 2 | Mauhari | 135 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Jognihai | 203 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹85 | ₹45 | ₹2,905 | ₹140 | ₹295 | ₹460 |
| 4 | Jhiriya | 210 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹90 | ₹135 | ₹2,960 | ₹145 | ₹300 | ₹470 |
| 5 | Rathara | 217 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Choratha | 235 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Odhaki Paipkhar | 256 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹120 | ₹180 | ₹3,935 | ₹190 | ₹400 | ₹630 |
| 8 | Kherwasani | 319 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹170 | ₹255 | ₹5,620 | ₹270 | ₹570 | ₹895 |
| 9 | Ashoka DSC Katni bypass (MoRTH) | 372 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Mohtara | 421 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹130 | ₹195 | ₹4,280 | ₹205 | ₹435 | ₹680 |
| 11 | Bahoripar (Khursi) | 477 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹165 | ₹245 | ₹5,445 | ₹265 | ₹555 | ₹865 |
| 12 | Madai | 545 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹115 | ₹170 | ₹3,750 | ₹180 | ₹380 | ₹595 |
| 13 | Allonia | 580 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Khawasa FP | 648 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹110 | ₹165 | ₹3,660 | ₹175 | ₹370 | ₹585 |
| 15 | Ramtek Border Check Poststate | 683 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Mansar | 689 | Maharashtra | ₹170 | ₹225 | ₹5,655 | ₹260 | ₹530 | ₹810 |
| 17 | Mansar (Kamptee - Kanhan Bypass)/ Tekadi | 706 | Maharashtra | ₹170 | ₹225 | ₹5,655 | ₹260 | ₹530 | ₹810 |
| 18 | Waifalstate | 763 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | SeldohWadgaon Bakshistate | 781 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Yelkalistate | 809 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | GavnerTalegaon Shivnistate | 891 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | Shelu Bazar/Wanozastate | 963 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Sidkhedrajastate | 1099 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Nidhhonastate | 1128 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | Sawangistate | 1180 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | HadasPimpalgaonstate | 1228 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Ghaigaon Jambargaonstate | 1246 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Ghoti | 1383 | Maharashtra | ₹140 | — | — | ₹245 | ₹490 | ₹785 |
| 29 | Arjunali | 1459 | Maharashtra | ₹140 | — | — | ₹245 | ₹490 | ₹785 |
| 30 | Bhiwandistate | 1485 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | Mulund (LBS)state | 1494 | Maharashtra | free | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total (published fees) | 1510 | ₹1,720 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,765 | ₹5,730 | ₹8,975 |
Totals for all 31 plazas, including our estimate for 17 plazas without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.
| Vehicle class | One way (FASTag) | Return in 24 h | No FASTag (UPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹3,080 | ₹5,290 | ₹3,853 |
| LCV / Mini bus | ₹5,015 | ₹8,770 | ₹6,264 |
| Bus / Truck (2 axle) | ₹10,410 | ₹18,150 | ₹13,016 |
| 3-axle commercial | ₹12,705 | ₹22,270 | ₹15,878 |
| 4–6 axle (MAV) | ₹16,445 | ₹28,730 | ₹20,562 |
| 7+ axle (oversized) | ₹19,710 | ₹34,280 | ₹24,638 |
One way, 1,510 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 type | Petrol | Diesel | CNG | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹8,588 | ₹6,577 | ₹6,215 | ₹3,776 |
| Sedan | ₹10,305 | ₹7,616 | ₹7,345 | ₹4,315 |
| SUV / MUV | ₹14,052 | ₹10,336 | ₹9,506 | ₹5,492 |
Petrol is cheapest in Uttar Pradesh (₹102.35/L) and dearest in Madhya Pradesh (₹115.38/L). Filling the ~101 litres you need in Uttar Pradesh saves about ₹1,312 versus buying it all in Madhya Pradesh.
For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹10,305 on petrol, ₹7,616 on diesel and about ₹4,315 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.
The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 13 crossings one way — worth about ₹200 of pass value against ₹1,720 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 ₹2,570 instead of ₹3,440 — a 25% discount that FASTag applies automatically.
About ₹3,080 one way with FASTag across 31 plazas — ₹1,720 in published fees plus ~₹1,360 estimated for 17 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹5,290. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹3,853.
31 on the fastest route: Atraila Shiv Ghulam, Mauhari, Jognihai, Jhiriya, Rathara, Choratha, Odhaki Paipkhar, Kherwasani, Ashoka DSC Katni bypass (MoRTH), Mohtara, Bahoripar (Khursi), Madai, Allonia, Khawasa FP, Ramtek Border Check Post, Mansar, Mansar (Kamptee - Kanhan Bypass)/ Tekadi, Waifal, SeldohWadgaon Bakshi, Yelkali, GavnerTalegaon Shivni, Shelu Bazar/Wanoza, Sidkhedraja, Nidhhona, Sawangi, HadasPimpalgaon, Ghaigaon Jambargaon, Ghoti, Arjunali, Bhiwandi, Mulund (LBS).
About 101 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹10,305 at Varanasi prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~84 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~137 L.
Around ₹13,385 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹10,305 + toll ₹3,080), or ₹25,900 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹3,346 each, one way.
Plan on about 24 h 50 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 17 h 44 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.
One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹10,410, 3-axle ₹12,705, 4–6 axle ₹16,445, 7+ axle ₹19,710 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).
Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Mumbai to Varanasi toll is the same ~₹3,080 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Mumbai'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