Haridwar to Delhi Road Distance: 230 km · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Haridwar → Roorkee → Muzaffarnagar → Meerut → Delhi
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Distance
230km
Drive time
5hrs
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Driving Haridwar to Delhi: 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 Haridwar to Delhi 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 Delhi from Haridwar?
The distance from Haridwar to Delhi 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
Haridwar to Delhi 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.
Haridwar to Delhi: 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 Haridwar to Delhi, 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
₹280
01Roorkee Toll Plaza
- At km
- 50 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹65
02Muzaffarnagar Toll Plaza
- At km
- 100 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹95
03Delhi-Meerut Expressway Toll
- At km
- 195 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹120
Total one-way toll
₹280
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Haridwar to Delhi 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.
Local insider tip
Attend morning Ganga Aarti at 5:30 AM, then leave for Delhi.
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Haridwar to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Haridwar to Delhi by road?
The road distance from Haridwar to Delhi is 230 km via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, running through Roorkee, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Haridwar to Delhi?
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 Haridwar to Delhi cost?
A cab from Haridwar to Delhi 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 Haridwar to Delhi drive broken up?
The route passes Roorkee then Muzaffarnagar then Meerut. On a 5-6 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Roorkee before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Muzaffarnagar.
What is the best time to travel from Haridwar to Delhi?
Year-round. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Delhi end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Haridwar to Delhi?
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 Haridwar to Delhi?
Self-driving Haridwar to Delhi 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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