Delhi to Mussoorie Road Distance: 290 km · 6-7 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Delhi → Meerut → Muzaffarnagar → Roorkee → Dehradun → Mussoorie
Hairpins, tea stops and a driver who has done this climb a hundred times.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
290km
Drive time
6hrs
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Driving Delhi to Mussoorie: what this corridor is like
Hill-trained drivers
Every driver on this corridor has logged the climb in all four seasons and carries chains from December to February.
Start before sunrise
Leaving by 5 AM clears the plains before traffic and puts you on the ghat section in daylight, which is the whole point of a road trip here.
Permits and stops handled
Rohtang, Atal Tunnel timings, Kufri parking, Kempty falls — the driver knows which need a permit and which are worth the detour.
What the Delhi to Mussoorie road is actually like
Delhi to Mussoorie starts fast and ends slow. The Delhi-Meerut Expressway clears the city in an hour, then NH-334 rolls through the sugarcane country past Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee, and after Roorkee the road bends up through the Shivalik forest at Mohand and drops into the Doon valley. Dehradun is where we stop for breakfast, because the thirty-five kilometres above it are the whole reason for the trip: a steep, tight climb from Rajpur with blind curves where the driver sounds the horn on every bend and holds his own lane. Kempty Falls lies a little beyond the town on the Yamunotri side and is packed on weekends. In January and February snow comes down to the Mussoorie roads and heavier on the Dhanaulti side, so we carry chains and set out with daylight in hand. Between July and September the Dehradun climb is the landslide-prone section and we check the road status before leaving Delhi. May and June are the crowded months, when the town is cool while the plains bake and the climb queues on Saturday mornings.
How far is Mussoorie from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Mussoorie is 290 km by road via NH-334 via Meerut & Dehradun, and the drive takes about 6-7 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
290 km
Drive Time
6-7 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹2,071
Delhi to Mussoorie distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 290 km (180 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 6-7 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-334 via Meerut & Dehradun
- 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)
- ₹2,071 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Mussoorie: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 290 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 6-7 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
- 7-9 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 Mussoorie, 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
01Delhi-Meerut Expressway Toll
- At km
- 35 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹120
02Muzaffarnagar Toll Plaza
- 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 Mussoorie 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 290 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
March to June for pleasant weather. October-November for clear mountain views.
Local insider tip
Mussoorie is called 'Queen of Hills'. Visit Kempty Falls and Mall Road. Dehradun to Mussoorie last stretch is very scenic.
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Delhi to Mussoorie FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Mussoorie by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Mussoorie is 290 km via NH-334 via Meerut & Dehradun, 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 Mussoorie?
About 6-7 hours via NH-334 via Meerut & Dehradun 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 Mussoorie cost?
A cab from Delhi to Mussoorie 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 Mussoorie drive broken up?
The route passes Meerut then Muzaffarnagar then Roorkee then Dehradun. On a 6-7 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 Roorkee.
Which vehicle is best for the Delhi to Mussoorie road?
This route includes hill sections, so the vehicle matters more than on a plains run. An Ertiga or Innova Crysta from ₹4,500 handles gradients and hairpins with a full load better than a sedan, and a Tempo Traveller from ₹6,900 is the usual choice for a group. The road-condition notes on this page describe the stretch in detail.
What is the best time to travel from Delhi to Mussoorie?
March to June for pleasant weather. October-November for clear mountain views. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Mussoorie end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Mussoorie?
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 6-7 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Mussoorie?
Self-driving Delhi to Mussoorie costs roughly ₹2,071 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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