Delhi to Ghaziabad Road Distance: 25 km · 30-50 minutes · Cab from ₹2,200
Delhi → → Ghaziabad
Airport, office and intercity runs across the capital region, around the clock.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
25km
Drive time
30hrs
Since 2015 · 4.9★
Pay after trip · No hidden charges · 10,000+ happy travellers
Driving Delhi to Ghaziabad: what this corridor is like
Expressway-first routing
Delhi–Meerut, Dwarka and Yamuna expressways change the drive time by an hour; the driver picks the one that is open, not the one on the map.
Airport and terminal exact
IGI T1, T2, T3, Jewar and Hindon each have their own pickup zone and fare; the booking names the terminal so nobody circles.
Night and early-morning runs
The NCR fleet runs 24×7 with no night surcharge — the same fare at 3 AM as at 3 PM.
How far is Ghaziabad from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Ghaziabad is 25 km by road via NH-9 / NH-24, and the drive takes about 30-50 minutes. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹2,200 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
25 km
Drive Time
30-50 minutes
Cab From
₹2,200
Fuel (self-drive)
₹179
Delhi to Ghaziabad distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 25 km (16 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 30-50 minutes
- Best route / highway
- NH-9 / NH-24
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,200 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹2,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹2,800 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹2,800 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹179 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Ghaziabad: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 25 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 30-50 minutes
- Cost
- From ₹2,200
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 31-45 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Delhi to Ghaziabad, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Delhi to Ghaziabad cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 25 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round.
Local insider tip
Gateway to western UP. Good connectivity to Meerut and Moradabad.
Why 10,000+ travellers choose Triveni Cabs™
Verified Drivers
Background-checked pros
Clean AC Fleet
GPS-tracked vehicles
Best Prices
No surge, no hidden costs
24/7 Support
Call or WhatsApp anytime
Delhi to Ghaziabad FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Ghaziabad by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Ghaziabad is 25 km via NH-9 / NH-24. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Ghaziabad?
About 30-50 minutes via NH-9 / NH-24, which makes this a full day behind the wheel rather than a half-day trip. A 5-6 AM start is what gets you in before dark; leaving late turns the last stretch into night driving.
How much does a cab from Delhi to Ghaziabad cost?
A cab from Delhi to Ghaziabad starts at ₹2,200 for an AC sedan, ₹2,500 for an Ertiga, ₹2,800 for an Innova Crysta and ₹2,800 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. At 25 km this is quoted on the 4 hr / 40 km local package, with distance past 40 km added at the per-km rate. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Is Delhi to Ghaziabad a direct drive?
Yes. There is no town on the way worth planning a halt around, so the 25 km runs as one continuous leg. That makes the timing predictable, which is the main advantage of a route like this.
Should you break the Delhi to Ghaziabad journey overnight?
At 30-50 minutes it is doable in one day with an early start and many passengers do it. Two things change the answer: a driver on a run this long needs real rest breaks, and arriving after dark somewhere unfamiliar is the part people regret. If the schedule allows, an overnight halt near the midpoint splits it comfortably.
What is the best time to travel from Delhi to Ghaziabad?
Year-round. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Ghaziabad end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Ghaziabad?
For a 25 km run the local package usually covers both legs, so the question is how long you need the car rather than which direction. Hourly retention beats two separate drops if you are returning the same day.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Ghaziabad?
Self-driving Delhi to Ghaziabad costs roughly ₹179 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
Book Delhi to Ghaziabad or explore the cities
Other ways to travel Delhi → Ghaziabad
Same corridor, different options — compare fares, vehicles, distance and tolls.
Book at Delhi and Ghaziabad
Tours, hourly hire and airport pickups in the cities this route connects.
Related distance guides
Get a Quick Quote in 2 Min
Reply on WhatsApp in ~2 min · No spam · Free quote
Get Instant Quote
4.9★ Rated · 10,000+ Trips · Instant Confirmation