Delhi to Mathura Road Distance: 180 km · 2.5-3 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Delhi → Greater Noida → Mathura
Expressway to the Taj, with Fatehpur Sikri and Mathura on the same tank.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
180km
Drive time
2.5hrs
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Driving Delhi to Mathura: what this corridor is like
Sunrise at the East Gate
A 5 AM Delhi departure on the Yamuna Expressway puts you at the Taj before the tour buses; the driver knows the gate with the shortest queue.
Same-day, without the rush
Taj, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh fit comfortably in a day trip; add Fatehpur Sikri and the driver reworks the order so nothing is missed.
Braj on the way
Mathura and Vrindavan sit off the same expressway — Banke Bihari and Prem Mandir are a natural stop on the return leg.
What the Delhi to Mathura road is actually like
Delhi to Mathura is a Yamuna Expressway job from the first kilometre: out through Noida, past Pari Chowk at Greater Noida, and then a dead-straight run with nothing to do but hold the lane. The Jewar plaza is the only toll gate before the Mathura exit, and the food plaza in the middle section is where our drivers pull in for a chai and a clean washroom, because there is no dhaba culture on this road the way there is on the GT Road. The expressway rewards discipline. It is smooth enough to tempt a heavy foot, and in December and January the morning fog sits on the flat Yamuna floodplain so thick that we hold a steady, slow speed with the hazard lamps on until it lifts around ten. Take the Mathura exit rather than running on towards Agra, and be ready for narrow, crowded lanes into the Janmabhoomi area. In the week of Holi, and again around Janmashtami, the last five kilometres take longer than the whole expressway.
How far is Mathura from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Mathura is 180 km by road via Yamuna Expressway, and the drive takes about 2.5-3 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
180 km
Drive Time
2.5-3 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,286
Delhi to Mathura distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 180 km (112 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 2.5-3 hours
- Best route / highway
- Yamuna 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)
- ₹1,286 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Mathura: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 180 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 2.5-3 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
- 4-4 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 Mathura, 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
₹155
01Jewar Toll Plaza
- At km
- 60 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹155
Total one-way toll
₹155
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Delhi to Mathura 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 180 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round. Holi in Mathura/Vrindavan is the most famous celebration in India.
Local insider tip
Mathura is birthplace of Lord Krishna. Visit Krishna Janmabhoomi and Vishram Ghat.
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Delhi to Mathura FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Mathura by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Mathura is 180 km via Yamuna Expressway, running through Greater Noida. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Mathura?
About 2.5-3 hours via Yamuna 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 Mathura cost?
A cab from Delhi to Mathura 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.
Where can you stop between Delhi and Mathura?
Greater Noida is the practical halt on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 2.5-3 hours drive.
What is the best time to travel from Delhi to Mathura?
Year-round. Holi in Mathura/Vrindavan is the most famous celebration in India. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Mathura end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Mathura?
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 2.5-3 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Mathura?
Self-driving Delhi to Mathura costs roughly ₹1,286 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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