Delhi to Mumbai Road Travel Will Soon Take Just 12 Hours

Traveling from Delhi to Mumbai offers a diverse tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and experiences.

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The distance between Delhi and Mumbai is roughly 1,400 to 1,500 kilometers. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (DME), also known as NH-148N / NE-4, is a time-saving option to opt for. It shortens the distance by 180km.

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The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway cuts the travel time to around 12 hours. It is an eight-lane access-controlled greenfield expressway.

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The expressway establishes a direct route connecting Delhi’s DND area to Mumbai’s JNPT area.

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It is designed with a maximum speed limit of 120 kilometers per hour.

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The first stretch of the expressway between Delhi and Jaipur was opened to the public in February 2023.

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The NHAI opened another stretch of 244 km between Madhya Pradesh’s Jhabua and Rajasthan’s Modak in September 2023.

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Once completed, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will cut across six states Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.

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