Haridwar to Dehradun Road Distance: 55 km · 1-1.5 hours · Cab from ₹2,365
Haridwar → Rishikesh → Dehradun
Hairpins, tea stops and a driver who has done this climb a hundred times.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
55km
Drive time
1hrs
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Driving Haridwar to Dehradun: 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 Haridwar to Dehradun road is actually like
Haridwar to Dehradun is a short, flat run of about an hour, and the only real decision is which side of the Rajaji forest to take. The direct road leaves Haridwar on NH-7, crosses the Motichur stretch and runs through the tiger reserve corridor to Raiwala and the Nepali Farm junction, then on through Doiwala into the Doon valley. Nobody climbs anything on this road; the Shivaliks stay alongside the road rather than under it. The forest section is the part to respect, because elephant herds cross it early in the morning and again around dusk, and a driver who knows the road drops his speed there without being asked. If you have the time, take the Rishikesh fork at Nepali Farm instead, go up past the Ganga and come back to Dehradun through Ranipokhri; it adds a little distance and a tea halt at Rishikesh worth the detour. In December and January the forest holds a thick morning fog until the sun is well up, so a nine o'clock start is easier than a six o'clock one.
How far is Dehradun from Haridwar?
The distance from Haridwar to Dehradun is 55 km by road via NH-7 via Rishikesh or Direct Route, and the drive takes about 1-1.5 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹2,365 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
55 km
Drive Time
1-1.5 hours
Cab From
₹2,365
Fuel (self-drive)
₹393
Decide whether Rishikesh is a stop or a separate trip
Plan for approximately 55 km and 1-1.5 hours of driving from Haridwar to Dehradun. Your pickup, drop, chosen road, traffic and breaks can change the actual distance and arrival time.
- Request a direct Haridwar-to-Dehradun transfer if you do not need a Rishikesh visit. Ask for a separate route and time estimate if you want that stop.
- Specify Dehradun city, your hotel or the airport as the actual destination; the city-to-city estimate should not be used as an airport transfer quote.
- For a station pickup, send the station name and arrival time. Ask for waiting terms if the train is delayed.
Use the vehicle fares below as planning estimates. Ask for a written quote confirming the route, minimum billing, tolls, parking, driver allowance, taxes and waiting charges, including which items are included or extra.
View cab options for this journeyHaridwar to Dehradun distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 55 km (34 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 1-1.5 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-7 via Rishikesh or Direct Route
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,365 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹2,725 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹3,070 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹3,145 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹393 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Haridwar to Dehradun: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 55 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 1-1.5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹2,365
- 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 Haridwar to Dehradun, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Haridwar to Dehradun 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 55 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round.
Local insider tip
From Dehradun, you can easily access Mussoorie (35 km further up).
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Haridwar to Dehradun FAQs
What is the distance from Haridwar to Dehradun by road?
The road distance from Haridwar to Dehradun is 55 km via NH-7 via Rishikesh or Direct Route, running through Rishikesh. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Haridwar to Dehradun?
About 1-1.5 hours via NH-7 via Rishikesh or Direct Route 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 Haridwar to Dehradun cost?
A cab from Haridwar to Dehradun starts at ₹2,365 for an AC sedan, ₹2,725 for an Ertiga, ₹3,070 for an Innova Crysta and ₹3,145 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. At 55 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.
Where can you stop between Haridwar and Dehradun?
Rishikesh is the practical halt on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 1-1.5 hours drive.
What is the best time to travel from Haridwar to Dehradun?
Year-round. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Dehradun end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Haridwar to Dehradun?
For a 55 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 Haridwar to Dehradun?
Self-driving Haridwar to Dehradun costs roughly ₹393 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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