Meerut to Delhi 70 km by Road · 1-1.5 hours · Cab from ₹2,530
Meerut → Delhi
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Distance
70km
Drive time
1hrs
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Driving Meerut 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 Meerut to Delhi 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.
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How far is Delhi from Meerut?
The distance from Meerut to Delhi is 70 km by road via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 1-1.5 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹2,530 (sedan), SUV ₹2,950, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹3,490. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
Booking a cab from Meerut to Delhi? The 70 km journey takes about 1-1.5 hours along Delhi-Meerut Expressway. Choose a AC sedan or SUV to match your group size and budget. You get a verified driver, a clean AC vehicle and a fixed, transparent fare.
By Road
70 km
Drive Time
1-1.5 hours
Cab From
₹2,530
Fuel (self-drive)
₹500
Meerut to Delhi 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)
- SUV cab fare Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 seater
- ₹2,950 (₹15/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.
Meerut to Delhi: 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
- 2-1 hrs
- 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
- Not practical
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Meerut 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
₹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.
Meerut to Delhi cab fare
All-inclusive · No hidden charges
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
SUV
Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 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
The pickup is anywhere in Meerut and the drop anywhere in Delhi. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Meerut to Delhi is 70 km by road via Delhi-Meerut Expressway. It is the same road as Delhi to Meerut driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
Meerut to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Meerut to Delhi by road?
Meerut to Delhi is 70 km by road via Delhi-Meerut Expressway. It is the same road as Delhi to Meerut driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Meerut to Delhi?
About 1-1.5 hours for the 70 km. Brand new 14-lane Delhi-Meerut Expressway. India's widest highway.
What does a one-way cab from Meerut to Delhi cost?
₹2,530 (sedan), SUV ₹2,950, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹3,490. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Meerut to Delhi charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Meerut to Delhi costs the same as Delhi to Meerut for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Meerut to Delhi?
Year-round.