Gujarat Toll Roads Complete Guide: FASTag, Rates and Payment 2026

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Gujarat Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: FASTag electronic collection (cash discontinued at NHAI plazas)
Coverage: NHAI, GSRDC and concessionaire toll plazas across national & state highways
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Technology: FASTag RFID transponders, ANPR cameras, UPI payments
Operators: NHAI, GSRDC (Gujarat State Road Development Corporation), Private concessionaires

Do I Need FASTag for Gujarat? 2026 Update

Yes. FASTag is effectively mandatory on Gujarat's national highways: NHAI discontinued cash payments at its toll plazas from April 1, 2026. Vehicles without a valid, functional FASTag can pay via UPI at 1.25 times the standard toll. On state roads managed by GSRDC, payment options follow each road's toll notification, so check the plaza signboard.

Key Reality: Gujarat's toll network combines NHAI plazas on national highways and expressways with GSRDC-managed state roads and concessionaire-operated sections. Major routes include the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway (NE-1), NH-48 (the Delhi-Mumbai corridor, formerly NH-8), the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (NE-4) sections in Gujarat, and GSRDC roads such as Bharuch-Dahej and Rajkot-Jamnagar-Vadinar.

2026 Update: NHAI revised toll rates by roughly 3-5% on most sections effective April 1, 2026, while some stretches, including car rates at Bharthana and the Vadodara-Nadiad section, stayed unchanged. NHAI plazas in Gujarat moved to FASTag/UPI-only collection from the same date. Several GSRDC toll notifications carry a revised effective date of May 1, 2026.

Gujarat Toll Costs: Current Rates

Toll rates in Gujarat are fixed per plaza and section, and vary by operator (NHAI or GSRDC), vehicle class, single or return journey, and payment method.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2026)

Vehicle Class Description Typical Range Payment Method
Car/Jeep/Van Light motor vehicle (LMV) ₹75 and above per plaza (e.g., ₹75 at Vadodara-Nadiad, ₹125 at Choryasi) FASTag/UPI
Light Commercial Vehicle LCV, LGV or minibus ₹125 at Vadodara-Nadiad; varies by plaza FASTag/UPI
Bus/Truck 2 axles ₹260 at Vadodara-Nadiad; varies by plaza FASTag/UPI
3-Axle Commercial Vehicle 3 axles Varies by plaza FASTag/UPI
Heavy Construction Machinery 4 to 6 axles, earth-moving equipment Varies by plaza FASTag/UPI
Oversized Vehicle 7 or more axles ₹805 single journey at Choryasi; varies by plaza FASTag/UPI

Sample figures are from NHAI rates effective April 1, 2026 at the Vadodara-Nadiad and Choryasi plazas. Rates differ by plaza, and single, return and monthly pass rates are notified separately. Confirm exact plaza rates via the NHAI Toll Information System or the TollGuru calculator.

Major Route Costs (Current Rates)

Route Corridor Toll Information Car (FASTag)
Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway NE-1 (NHAI) Access-controlled expressway with plaza-based tolls; use the calculator for current vehicle-wise totals ₹275-335
Ahmedabad-Mumbai via NH-48 NH-48 Multiple NHAI plazas including Bharthana and Choryasi; totals depend on vehicle class and journey type ₹475-630
Surat-Vadodara NH-48 NHAI plazas on the Vadodara-Bharuch-Surat section; totals depend on vehicle class ₹190-265
Rajkot-Ahmedabad NHAI and state roads Plaza mix depends on the chosen routing; use the calculator for exact totals ₹210-295

How to Pay Gujarat Tolls

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

1. FASTag Electronic System:

  • Works across NHAI toll plazas in Gujarat and 1,150+ fee plazas nationwide
  • Acceptance on GSRDC-managed state roads depends on the individual plaza
  • Available from all major banks and payment providers
  • Mandatory in practice for all vehicles on national highways since cash was discontinued

2. Cash Payment (Discontinued):

  • Cash is no longer accepted at NHAI toll plazas in Gujarat, effective April 1, 2026
  • NHAI plazas moved to fully digital (FASTag/UPI-only) collection
  • Drivers without a valid FASTag can pay via UPI at the plaza (see below)
  • Payment options at GSRDC-managed plazas follow the applicable road notification; check plaza signage

3. UPI & Digital Payments:

  • Primary fallback for vehicles without a working FASTag
  • Charged at 1.25 times the standard toll amount
  • UPI apps such as Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm accepted via QR code scanning
  • Digital receipts provided

4. FASTag Annual Pass:

  • ₹3,075 one-time fee (revised from ₹3,000), valid for FY 2026-27
  • Covers 1 year or 200 toll crossings, whichever comes first
  • Available for non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans with a valid FASTag
  • Covers 1,000+ NHAI fee plazas on National Highways and National Expressways; confirm applicability at state-managed plazas locally
  • Activate via the Rajmarg Yatra App or NHAI website; live within 2 hours of payment

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

Recent Changes (2026)

Payment System Overhaul:

  • Cash payments discontinued at NHAI toll plazas nationwide, effective April 1, 2026
  • NHAI toll collection now exclusively via FASTag or UPI (UPI charged at 1.25x toll)
  • Unpaid tolls recorded electronically (for example at barrier-less plazas): e-notice issued, original toll payable within 72 hours, after which the amount doubles

NHAI Rate Revisions:

  • Toll rates revised by roughly 3-5% on most NHAI sections, effective April 1, 2026; some sections remain unchanged
  • Bharthana toll plaza (NH-48, Gujarat): LCV, truck and bus rates increased; car/jeep rates unchanged
  • Vadodara-Nadiad: rates unchanged (car ₹75, LCV ₹125, bus/truck ₹260)
  • Choryasi toll plaza (NH-48): car/jeep/van ₹185 return and ₹125 single; oversized vehicles ₹805 single
  • Vadodara-Ganadeva stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (NE-4): increase of ₹5 to ₹20 at plazas including Dodka, Fazalpur, Samiala, Sampa, Dehgam, Motinaroli and Ena
  • FASTag Annual Pass fee revised to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27 (from ₹3,000)

GSRDC State Road Revisions:

  • Several GSRDC notifications carry an effective date of May 1, 2026, including Ahmedabad-Viramgam-Maliya, Himmatnagar (HMT), Bhuj-Nakhatrana, Bagodara-Tarapur-Vasad (Pkg 1 and 2) and Kim-Mandvi
  • Notifications for Halol-Godhra-Shamlaji, Deesa-Panthavada-Gundari, Bharuch-Dahej and Rajkot-Jamnagar-Vadinar were also published in 2026
  • Local traffic passes and exemptions are set in each road's notification and are available at the toll plaza

Infrastructure Developments:

  • Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway (NE-1): NHAI tendered a DPR for six-laning the 93.3 km stretch in February 2026, and Gujarat has proposed eight-laning
  • Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (NE-4): sections in Gujarat are progressively opening to traffic
  • Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway: construction ongoing in Gujarat, with fresh bids invited in January 2026 for Package 8 (Jujuwa to Gandeva)

Regional Toll Information

GSRDC State Highway Network:

  • Ahmedabad-Viramgam-Maliya Road - Connects Ahmedabad with Viramgam and Maliya
  • Bharuch-Dahej Road - Access to the Dahej industrial and port area
  • Bagodara-Tarapur-Vasad Road (Pkg 1 and 2) - Two-package GSRDC corridor with separate notifications
  • Rajkot-Jamnagar-Vadinar Road - Saurashtra corridor linking Rajkot and Jamnagar toward Vadinar
  • Halol-Godhra-Shamlaji Road - Panchmahal and Aravalli region corridor
  • Deesa-Panthavada-Gundari Road - Banaskantha region corridor
  • Bhuj-Nakhatrana Road - Kutch region corridor
  • Kim-Mandvi Road - South Gujarat corridor in the Surat region

Major Expressways & National Highways:

  • Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway - NE-1, 93.1 km access-controlled NHAI expressway with widening under planning
  • NH-48 Gujarat Toll - Delhi-Mumbai corridor (formerly NH-8) with multiple toll plazas including Bharthana and Choryasi
  • Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (NE-4) - Partially operational in Gujarat, with toll plazas on the Vadodara-Ganadeva stretch
  • Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway - Under construction economic corridor

Industrial & Port Access:

  • Deendayal Port (Kandla) Access Roads - Port access serving one of India's major cargo ports
  • Mundra Port - Adani-operated port; confirm toll applicability with the operator
  • Hazira Port - Surat industrial zone access for chemical and petroleum industries; confirm toll applicability locally

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Tolls are charged per plaza, so total cost depends on the number of plazas on your route and your vehicle class
  • Return-journey and monthly pass rates are notified separately at many plazas (for example, Choryasi: ₹185 return for a car; ₹350 monthly pass for residents within 20 km)
  • Overloaded vehicles can be charged ten times the applicable toll on public-funded stretches such as Choryasi
  • FASTag Annual Pass: ₹3,075/year works out to about ₹15 per crossing at the full 200 crossings, which suits frequent private vehicle users

Peak Travel Times:

  • Morning rush: 7:00-10:00 AM on commercial corridors
  • Evening congestion: 5:00-8:00 PM on major highways
  • Festival seasons: Diwali, Navratri periods see heavy traffic
  • Cashless-only collection at NHAI plazas is intended to improve lane throughput and reduce queues

Alternative Routes:

  • Non-tolled state and district roads: Often free but slower and less maintained (GSRDC PPP roads are tolled)
  • Rural roads: Significant time penalty but cost savings
  • Industrial corridors: Purpose-built for heavy vehicle traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Gujarat tolls completely?

Partially - you can use non-tolled state and rural roads to avoid many tolls, but this adds time to typical journeys and road conditions may be poor. For commercial vehicles, time costs often exceed toll savings.

What happens if I don't pay Gujarat tolls?

Since NHAI plazas no longer accept cash, vehicles without a valid FASTag can pay via UPI at 1.25x the toll. If a toll is recorded electronically but not paid (for example, due to low balance or a faulty tag), an e-notice is sent to the registered owner: pay the original toll within 72 hours, after which the amount doubles. Continued non-payment can lead to further enforcement under the National Highways Fee Rules.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Gujarat?

Two-wheelers are exempt from user fees at NHAI plazas. On GSRDC-managed roads, exemptions follow the individual road's toll notification, so check the signboard at the plaza.

Are there discounts for frequent users?

Yes. The FASTag Annual Pass (₹3,075/year) suits frequent private vehicle users. Many plazas also offer monthly passes for local residents (for example, ₹350 per month within a 20 km radius at Choryasi). Eligibility and rates are set in each plaza's notification, so commercial operators should check the applicable notification for concession categories.

What is the FASTag Annual Pass?

A one-time payment of ₹3,075 (FY 2026-27) that covers 1 year or 200 toll crossings, whichever comes first, for non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans on National Highways and Expressways. It activates on your existing FASTag within 2 hours of payment via the Rajmarg Yatra App or NHAI website.

How does FASTag work for interstate travel?

FASTag works across all Indian states and union territories, covering 1,150+ toll plazas nationwide. Single tag works for travel from Gujarat to any other state.

Gujarat vs. Neighboring States

State System Type Typical Cost Operators
Gujarat FASTag/UPI only at NHAI plazas ₹32-95 per plaza NHAI, GSRDC, concessionaires
Maharashtra FASTag/UPI only at NHAI plazas ₹26-84 per plaza NHAI, MSRDC, concessionaires
Rajasthan FASTag/UPI only at NHAI plazas ₹42-105 per plaza NHAI and state agencies
Madhya Pradesh FASTag/UPI only at NHAI plazas ₹37-89 per plaza NHAI, MPRDC, concessionaires

Cash payments discontinued nationwide at NHAI plazas effective April 1, 2026. Toll rates are set per plaza and are not directly comparable across states; use the TollGuru calculator for route-level costs.

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Government Sources:

Customer Support:

  • NHAI Customer Care: 1033 - National highways toll queries
  • GSRDC: Contact details on gsrdc.com - State PPP road toll queries
  • FASTag Customer Care: 1033 - Electronic toll collection assistance
  • Emergency Services: 112 - Unified emergency response for police, fire and ambulance

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