Delhi to Meerut Road Distance: 70 km · 1-1.5 hours · Cab from ₹2,530
Delhi → → Meerut
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Distance
70km
Drive time
1hrs
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Driving Delhi to Meerut: 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.
What the Delhi to Meerut road is actually like
Delhi to Meerut has no hills, no halts and no excuse for taking long. You join the Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Sarai Kale Khan, pass Akshardham on the left and cross into Uttar Pradesh at UP Gate in Ghaziabad, where the shared carriageway with the Hapur road is at its widest, fourteen lanes across. At Dasna the expressway peels away northwards and the traffic thins at once; from there to Partapur on the edge of Meerut it is access-controlled and very quick. There is a single toll plaza and it is FASTag only, so keep the tag funded, because there is no cash lane to fall back on. Two things slow this drive: the Delhi exits between nine and eleven in the morning and again after six in the evening, and the winter fog. In late December and January the fog over the western UP fields sits on the expressway till mid-morning, so leave after ten and hold the middle lanes. Meerut is also where the roads to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun begin.
How far is Meerut from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Meerut is 70 km by road via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and the drive takes about 1-1.5 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹2,530 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
70 km
Drive Time
1-1.5 hours
Cab From
₹2,530
Fuel (self-drive)
₹500
Delhi to Meerut distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 70 km (43 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 1-1.5 hours
- Best route / highway
- Delhi-Meerut Expressway
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,530 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹2,950 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹3,340 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹3,490 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹500 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Meerut: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 70 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 1-1.5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹2,530
- 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
- 2-2 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 Meerut, 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
₹120
01Delhi-Meerut Expressway Toll
- At km
- 35 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹120
Total one-way toll
₹120
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Delhi to Meerut 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 70 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round.
Local insider tip
Meerut is famous for sports goods manufacturing. Quick day trip from Delhi.
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Delhi to Meerut FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Meerut by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Meerut is 70 km via Delhi-Meerut Expressway. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Meerut?
About 1-1.5 hours via Delhi-Meerut Expressway in normal traffic. On a city route this short the hour you travel matters far more than the distance, so a midday or late-evening run is quicker than either peak.
How much does a cab from Delhi to Meerut cost?
A cab from Delhi to Meerut starts at ₹2,530 for an AC sedan, ₹2,950 for an Ertiga, ₹3,340 for an Innova Crysta and ₹3,490 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. At 70 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 Meerut a direct drive?
Yes. There is no town on the way worth planning a halt around, so the 70 km runs as one continuous leg. That makes the timing predictable, which is the main advantage of a route like this.
What is the best time to travel from Delhi to Meerut?
Year-round. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Meerut end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Meerut?
For a 70 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 Meerut?
Self-driving Delhi to Meerut costs roughly ₹500 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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