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Delhi Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: FASTag electronic toll collection + Cash and UPI payment
Coverage: Major expressways connecting Delhi NCR to neighboring states, plus MCD entry toll points on Delhi borders
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Technology: FASTag RFID transponders, ANPR-FASTag barrier-less tolling at selected plazas
Operators: NHAI, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Private Concessionaires

Do I Need FASTag for Delhi? 2026 Update

Yes, FASTag is mandatory for all four-wheeled and heavier vehicles on national highways around Delhi. Cash is still accepted at NHAI plazas, but vehicles without a valid FASTag pay double the fee in cash or 1.25 times the fee if they pay by UPI. Satellite-based (GPS) tolling has not replaced FASTag: the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clarified in April 2025 that no nationwide switch had been decided, and NHAI is introducing ANPR-FASTag barrier-less tolling at selected plazas instead.

Key Reality: Without a valid FASTag, a car pays ₹200 in cash or ₹125 by UPI at Kherki Daula instead of ₹105. Regular commuters can cut costs further with the FASTag Annual Pass or a local monthly pass.

2026 Update: Kherki Daula toll plaza rates were revised on April 1, 2026, and cars now pay ₹105 one way. Bijwasan toll plaza on the Dwarka Expressway now collects toll (₹235 for cars one way). The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is partially operational, with remaining sections opening in phases.

Delhi Toll Costs: Current Rates

Delhi operates toll roads on major expressways connecting the capital to neighboring states, with costs varying by route, vehicle type, and payment method.

Current Toll Rates by Facility (2026)

Facility	Car/Jeep/Van (FASTag)	Highway
Kherki Daula (Delhi-Gurugram)	₹105	NH-48
Bijwasan (Dwarka Expressway)	₹235	Dwarka Expressway
DND Flyway (Delhi-Noida)	FREE	Delhi-Noida Direct Flyway
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway	Distance-based (about ₹2.19/km for cars)	Partially operational
Yamuna Expressway Entry	Section-based rates	Delhi-Agra connection
Eastern Peripheral Expressway	Distance-based (closed tolling)	Delhi bypass route

Where You Pay Tolls in Delhi (2026)

Major Toll Facilities: Delhi toll roads include Yamuna Expressway, Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway (Kherki Daula and Bijwasan plazas), DND Flyway, Delhi-Meerut Expressway

MCD Entry Toll: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi collects an entry toll from commercial vehicles at more than 120 border entry points, including Kundli, Badarpur, Kapashera, Loni, Tikri, Singhu, Gazipur and DND. Rates depend on vehicle category (Car or 3-wheeler, LCV, Bus, 2-axle, 3-axle and 4-axle vehicles). Private non-commercial cars are generally not charged.

Environment Compensation Charge (ECC): Commercial vehicles entering Delhi also pay ECC, collected by MCD at the same entry points and separate from toll. Since April 2026 the charge is ₹2,000 for LCVs and 2-axle trucks (up from ₹1,400) and ₹4,000 for 3-axle and larger vehicles (up from ₹2,600). The FASTag Annual Pass does not cover MCD entry toll or ECC.

Toll-Free Within Delhi: Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, inner city roads, DND Flyway (since 2016)

How to Pay Delhi Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Delhi:

1. FASTag Electronic System:

• Mandatory for four-wheeled and heavier vehicles on all national highways in Delhi NCR
• Available from banks, Paytm, Amazon, toll plazas
• Automatic deduction from the linked FASTag balance
• FASTag Annual Pass: ₹3,075 for one year or 200 plaza crossings, whichever comes first (private cars, jeeps and vans only), bought through the Rajmargyatra app
• Works at NHAI fee plazas; MCD entry toll and ECC are collected separately

2. Cash Payment:

• Available at most NHAI toll plazas
• Vehicles without a valid FASTag pay double the fee when paying in cash
• Longer wait times due to manual processing

3. Digital Payments:

• UPI at NHAI plazas: 1.25 times the fee for vehicles without a valid FASTag (since November 15, 2025)
• Credit/debit cards where available
• Mobile recharge for FASTag balance

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Delhi toll roads, use TollGuru Delhi toll calculator

Delhi Toll Calculator

Recent Changes (2026)

Major Infrastructure Updates:

• Bijwasan toll plaza on the Dwarka Expressway began collecting toll: ₹235 for cars one way, not charged again at Kherki Daula if Bijwasan is crossed first
• DND-Faridabad-KMP Expressway: 24 km stretch from Delhi to Faridabad opened November 12, 2024
• Delhi-Mumbai Expressway spans about 1,386 km connecting Delhi to Mumbai, with sections opening in phases and remaining stretches still under construction
• Kherki Daula toll plaza rates revised April 1, 2026: ₹105 for cars one way (up from ₹95 after the November 2025 revision)

Technology Transition:

• Satellite-based (GPS) tolling did not replace FASTag; ANPR-FASTag barrier-less tolling is being introduced at selected plazas
• FASTag Annual Pass launched August 15, 2025 and now costs ₹3,075
• UPI payment at 1.25 times the fee for vehicles without a valid FASTag, effective November 15, 2025

Policy Updates:

• ECC for commercial vehicles entering Delhi raised in April 2026 to ₹2,000 (LCV, 2-axle) and ₹4,000 (3-axle and above)
• NHAI toll rates are revised each April, linked to the Wholesale Price Index
• Local resident discounts continue for areas within 20 km of toll plazas

Regional Toll Information

Delhi NCR - India's Major Toll Hub:

• Kherki Daula Toll Plaza - Primary Delhi-Gurugram connection on NH-48
• Bijwasan Toll Plaza - Dwarka Expressway toll point linked to Kherki Daula
• Delhi-Mumbai Expressway - India's longest expressway, partially operational
• Yamuna Expressway - High-speed Delhi-Agra corridor
• Eastern Peripheral Expressway - Delhi bypass reducing city traffic
• Western Peripheral Expressway - KMP Expressway connecting Haryana
• Delhi-Meerut Expressway - Northeastern connectivity

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

• Daily Delhi-Gurugram commute via Kherki Daula: ₹200 (₹100 each way with FASTag), before any pass or Annual Pass savings
• Delhi to Gurugram via Dwarka Expressway: ₹235 one way at Bijwasan, with no second charge at Kherki Daula
• Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: distance-based, about ₹2.19 per km for cars
• FASTag Annual Pass: ₹3,075 for up to 200 crossings or one year, private vehicles only

Travel Time Benefits:

• Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Reduces travel time from 24 to 12 hours
• Eastern Peripheral Expressway: Bypasses Delhi, reducing city traffic
• FASTag lanes: processing target of about 10 seconds per vehicle vs longer waits for cash payments

Toll-Free Alternatives:

• Inner Ring Road and Outer Ring Road for local Delhi travel
• GT Karnal Road and Delhi-Meerut Road (slower but free sections)
• State highways to neighboring cities (longer but toll-free)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Delhi tolls completely?

Partially - you can use surface roads and state highways, but this adds 1-3 hours to most journeys. For Delhi NCR travel, DND Flyway is toll-free, and Ring Roads within Delhi don't charge tolls.

What happens if I don't pay Delhi tolls?

On national highways, vehicles without a valid FASTag pay double the fee in cash or 1.25 times the fee by UPI. Driving through without paying can lead to fines and enforcement action by the authorities.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Delhi?

Two-wheelers are generally exempt at NHAI fee plazas, so they do not pay at Kherki Daula or Bijwasan. Check the operator's rules for individual expressways such as the Yamuna Expressway.

Is the DND Flyway really toll-free?

Yes, DND Flyway has been toll-free since October 2016 when Allahabad High Court ordered no toll collection. The Supreme Court's final ruling on December 20, 2024 rejected the operator's appeal and held the toll agreement invalid. Commercial vehicles entering Delhi at the DND border point may still pay MCD entry toll and ECC.

When will the new GPS toll system start?

It has not started. Satellite-based tolling was not launched on May 1, 2025 as some reports suggested, and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clarified that no nationwide decision had been taken. NHAI is instead introducing ANPR-FASTag barrier-less tolling at selected plazas, and FASTag remains the primary system.

Delhi vs. Neighboring States

State/UT	Toll System	Car Toll Rates	Major Toll Roads
Delhi (NCT)	FASTag + Cash + UPI	₹100 (Kherki Daula), ₹235 (Bijwasan)	Delhi-Gurugram (NH-48, Dwarka Expressway), Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Haryana	FASTag mandatory	Varies by plaza	KMP Expressway, Faridabad-Gurgaon
Uttar Pradesh	FASTag + Cash	Varies by plaza and section	Yamuna Expressway, Eastern Peripheral Expressway
Rajasthan	FASTag system	Varies by plaza	Delhi-Jaipur Highway, NH-48
Punjab	FASTag + Cash	Varies by plaza	GT Road, Chandigarh connections

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

• India Toll Roads - Complete national toll system information
• FASTag India - Electronic toll tag setup and management
• Kherki Daula Toll Plaza - Delhi-Gurgaon expressway details
• Delhi-Mumbai Expressway - India's longest expressway project
• Yamuna Expressway - Delhi-Agra high-speed corridor
• Delhi-Noida Toll Roads - DND Flyway and connections

Official Contacts:

• NHAI Toll Helpline: 1033 (24x7 assistance)
• National Emergency Number: 112
• MCD Toll Tax reports: Official site
• NHAI: Official site

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