Delhi to Haridwar Road Distance: 230 km · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Delhi → Meerut → Muzaffarnagar → Roorkee → Haridwar
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
230km
Drive time
5hrs
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Driving Delhi to Haridwar: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
What the Delhi to Haridwar road is actually like
Delhi to Haridwar is 230 km on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and NH-334, nearly all of it plains driving. The first hour is the fast part, fourteen lanes to Meerut on a FASTag-only expressway. The Muzaffarnagar to Roorkee section is where the timing goes, because sugar mill trucks and cane tractors crawl in the slow lane through the crushing months from November to April. The Ganga canal runs beside the road near Roorkee and the first line of Shivalik hills shows soon after, which is how you know the town is close. The sensible halt is Cheetal Grand near Khatauli around the halfway mark; after that there is little until the tea stalls at the Roorkee IIT roundabout. Winter mornings here are foggy and cold, so if the point of the trip is the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, leave Delhi after lunch rather than before dawn. In July the Kanwar Yatra fills the highway with pilgrims on foot and the police divert traffic. Parking near the ghats is not realistic; expect a designated lot and a walk.
How far is Haridwar from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Haridwar is 230 km by road via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and the drive takes about 5-6 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
230 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,643
Delhi to Haridwar distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 230 km (143 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 5-6 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,643 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Haridwar: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 230 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 5-6 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- 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
- 6-8 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 Haridwar, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹215
01Meerut Toll
- At km
- 70 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹120
02Muzaffarnagar Toll
- At km
- 130 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹95
Total one-way toll
₹215
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Delhi to Haridwar 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 230 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round destination. October to March for pleasant weather. Monsoon for lush Ganga views.
Local insider tip
Leave by 3 PM from Delhi to arrive in time for the famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri (6-7 PM).
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Delhi to Haridwar FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Haridwar by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Haridwar is 230 km via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, running through Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Haridwar?
About 5-6 hours via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Delhi to Haridwar cost?
A cab from Delhi to Haridwar starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
How is the Delhi to Haridwar drive broken up?
The route passes Meerut then Muzaffarnagar then Roorkee. On a 5-6 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Meerut before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Muzaffarnagar.
When should you avoid travelling from Delhi to Haridwar?
Year-round destination. October to March for pleasant weather. Monsoon for lush Ganga views. Those windows are about the road rather than the forecast - a closed or damaged stretch changes the journey time, not just the comfort. Confirm conditions before booking in the months named above.
How much toll do you pay from Delhi to Haridwar?
2 toll plazas on this route, ₹215 one way at current rates, the first being Meerut Toll at the 70 km mark. They are paid at actual by FASTag and itemised on your bill - the plaza-by-plaza breakdown is in the toll table on this page.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Haridwar?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 5-6 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Haridwar?
Self-driving Delhi to Haridwar costs roughly ₹1,643 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.
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