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

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Maharashtra Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: FASTag Electronic Toll Collection (mandatory at MSRDC plazas from April 2025, cash discontinued at NHAI plazas from April 2026)
Operator: MSRDC (Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation), Maharashtra PWD, MMRDA and NHAI
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Coverage: Major expressways, sea links, state highways and national highways across Maharashtra
Technology: FASTag RFID, License plate recognition, UPI fallback, Cashless tolling

Do I Need FASTag for Maharashtra? 2026 Update

Yes, FASTag is now mandatory at Maharashtra toll plazas. MSRDC plazas have required FASTag since April 1, 2025, and NHAI plazas have accepted only FASTag or UPI since April 10, 2026. At MSRDC plazas, driving without a valid FASTag results in double toll charges regardless of payment method (cash, card, or UPI). At NHAI plazas, cash is not accepted and UPI payment costs 1.25 times the toll.

Key Reality: The Maharashtra cabinet under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made FASTag mandatory at MSRDC and state highway plazas to achieve complete cashless toll collection and reduce waiting times. Non-compliance at these plazas attracts penalty charges of 100% of the base toll amount. On national highways, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways made tolling cashless from April 10, 2026.

2026 Update: The MSRDC rule applies to all MSRDC-operated toll plazas including Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, and other major highways. Only school buses, light motor vehicles, and state transport buses are exempt from the FASTag requirement, and only at the five Mumbai entry points (Dahisar, Mulund East, Mulund West, Airoli and Vashi), where light motor vehicles have also been toll-free since October 14, 2024.

Maharashtra Toll Costs: Current Rates

Maharashtra operates one of India's most extensive toll networks with distance-based pricing on major expressways and flat per-trip rates on sea links and urban corridors.

Current Toll Rates by Major Route (2026)

Route/Expressway Cars (One-way) Trucks/Heavy Vehicles Recent Changes
Mumbai-Pune Expressway (94.5 km) ₹320 ₹495 (LCV), ₹685 (2-axle truck), higher for multi-axle Car rate unchanged since April 2023; Missing Link bypass opened May 1, 2026
Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai-Nagpur 701 km) ₹1,445 (full 701 km, ₹2.06 per km) ₹2,325 LCV, ₹4,885 2-axle truck (full 701 km) Revised April 2025 (up to 20%); rates fixed until March 2028
Bandra-Worli Sea Link ₹100 ₹160 (mini bus), ₹210 (2-axle truck or bus) Flat per-trip rate for April 2024 to March 2027; car rate rises to ₹115 from April 2027
Mumbai Entry Points (Dahisar, Mulund, Airoli, Vashi) Toll-free (light motor vehicles) Charged by axle class (MSRDC notification) LMVs toll-free since October 14, 2024
Atal Setu (Trans-Harbour Link) ₹250 By vehicle class (MMRDA notification) Open since January 2024; tolled by MMRDA

Vehicle Classification System

  • Car, Jeep, Van or Light Motor Vehicle: Gross weight up to 7,500 kg, or up to 12 passengers excluding driver
  • Light Commercial Vehicle or Mini Bus: 7,500 kg to under 12,000 kg, or 13 to 32 passengers
  • Bus or Truck (2 axles): 12,000 kg to under 20,000 kg, or more than 32 passengers
  • Three-axle Commercial Vehicle: Up to 25,000 kg
  • Heavy Construction Machinery, Earth Moving Equipment or Multi Axle Vehicle (4 to 6 axles): 20,000 kg to under 60,000 kg
  • Oversized Vehicle (7 or more axles): 60,000 kg or more

How to Pay Maharashtra Tolls

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

1. FASTag Electronic System (Mandatory):

  • Works at all Maharashtra toll plazas (MSRDC, PWD, MMRDA and NHAI)
  • Automatic deduction from prepaid accounts
  • Available from banks, online platforms, and toll plazas
  • Standard toll rate with no surcharge, unlike cash, card or UPI payments at a plaza
  • FASTag Annual Pass (₹3,075 for 2026-27) covers 200 crossings or one year at NHAI plazas for private vehicles

2. Backup Payment Methods (Surcharge Applies):

  • Cash, card or UPI at MSRDC plazas without a valid FASTag (2 times the toll)
  • UPI at NHAI plazas without a valid FASTag (1.25 times the toll)
  • Cash is not accepted at NHAI plazas from April 10, 2026
  • License plate recognition billing and e-notices for unpaid tolls

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

Recent Changes (2026)

FASTag Mandate Implementation:

  • All MSRDC toll plazas require FASTag from April 1, 2025
  • Cash payments discontinued at NHAI toll plazas from April 10, 2026, with UPI accepted at 1.25 times the toll
  • Non-FASTag users at MSRDC plazas pay double toll charges
  • Exemptions only for school buses, state transport buses and light motor vehicles at the five Mumbai entry points

Infrastructure Completions:

  • Samruddhi Mahamarg fully operational (final 76 km Igatpuri to Amane stretch opened June 2025)
  • Atal Setu (Trans-Harbour Link) connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, open since January 2024
  • Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link bypass opened May 1, 2026, saving about 25 to 30 minutes

Toll Rate Revisions:

  • Mumbai-Pune Expressway: car toll of ₹320 unchanged since April 2023
  • Samruddhi Mahamarg: rates revised in April 2025 (₹2.06 per km for cars) and fixed until March 2028, then ₹2.45 per km from April 2028 and ₹2.92 per km from April 2031
  • Bandra-Worli Sea Link: car toll of ₹100 until March 2027, rising to ₹115 from April 2027
  • Distance-based pricing on Samruddhi Mahamarg and other major expressways

Regional Toll Information

Mumbai Metropolitan Area - Major Toll Corridors:

  • Mumbai Toll Roads - City bridges, sea links, and entry points
  • Mumbai-Pune Expressway - India's first six-lane expressway with two toll plazas (Khalapur and Talegaon)
  • Bandra-Worli Sea Link - Cable-stayed bridge connecting suburbs
  • Atal Setu - Trans-Harbour Link to Navi Mumbai and JNPT
  • Sion-Panvel Highway - Key connector to Pune route

Pune Region - Express Connectivity:

  • Pune Toll Roads - Regional expressway connections and bypasses
  • Mumbai-Pune Expressway - High-speed corridor to financial capital
  • Pune-Satara Highway - Southern Maharashtra connections

Major State Highways:

  • Samruddhi Mahamarg - Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway spanning 701km
  • Nagpur Toll Roads - Eastern Maharashtra hub connections
  • Aurangabad Toll Roads - Central Maharashtra expressway access

Cross-State Connections:

  • Delhi-Mumbai Expressway - National corridor passing through Maharashtra
  • Mumbai-Nashik Highway - Northern route connections
  • Mumbai-Goa Highway - Coastal corridor via Ratnagiri

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily Mumbai-Pune commuting: ₹640 round trip for a car
  • Long-distance travel: ₹1,445 for full Mumbai-Nagpur via Samruddhi
  • Mumbai local connectivity: ₹100-250 for the sea links (Bandra-Worli ₹100, Atal Setu ₹250), with light vehicles toll-free at the five Mumbai entry points

Time Savings with Toll Roads:

  • Mumbai-Pune: 2-3 hours via expressway (25 to 30 minutes faster with the Missing Link) vs 4-5 hours on old highway
  • Mumbai-Nagpur: 8 hours via Samruddhi vs about 15 hours on traditional routes
  • Urban corridors: Significant time savings during peak hours

FASTag Requirements:

  • Mandatory at MSRDC plazas from April 2025; cash not accepted at NHAI plazas from April 2026
  • Monthly passes available for non-commercial vehicles registered within 20 km of NHAI toll plazas, plus a FASTag Annual Pass (₹3,075 for 200 crossings or one year) for private vehicles
  • Prepaid accounts can be recharged online or at retail outlets

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Maharashtra tolls completely?

Partially - you can use older state highways and bypass roads, but this adds 2-4 hours to most journeys and isn't practical for Mumbai-Pune or long-distance travel.

What happens if I don't have FASTag?

At MSRDC plazas you pay double the toll amount as penalty, regardless of whether you pay by cash, card, or UPI. At NHAI plazas cash is not accepted and you can pay by UPI at 1.25 times the toll. The only exemptions are for school buses, state transport buses and light motor vehicles at the five Mumbai entry points.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Maharashtra?

Motorcycles are exempt from tolls at NHAI toll plazas, but two-wheelers are not permitted on access-controlled roads such as Samruddhi Mahamarg, the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Check the rules for each road before you ride.

Are there discounts for frequent users?

Yes. Non-commercial vehicles registered within 20 km of an NHAI toll plaza can buy a monthly pass, and private vehicle owners can buy the FASTag Annual Pass (₹3,075 for 2026-27, valid for 200 crossings or one year at NHAI plazas). The Bandra-Worli Sea Link offers return, daily and monthly passes. FASTag also gives the standard rate without the surcharge applied to other payment methods.

How does the Samruddhi Mahamarg toll calculation work?

It's distance-based pricing - you pay per kilometre between the entry and exit points you use, rounded to the nearest ₹5. Cars pay ₹2.06 per km, so the full 701 km journey from Mumbai to Nagpur costs ₹1,445. These rates are fixed until March 2028.

Maharashtra vs. Neighboring States

State System Type Typical Car Rate Coverage
Maharashtra FASTag mandatory, cashless at NHAI plazas, distance-based ₹2-4 per km Extensive expressway network
Gujarat FASTag + UPI, distance-based ₹2-6 per km Major highways and bridges
Karnataka FASTag + UPI, mixed pricing ₹2-7 per km Bangalore region focus
Goa Limited toll infrastructure ₹15-30 per plaza Minimal toll roads
Madhya Pradesh FASTag + UPI, distance-based ₹2-5 per km National highway focus
Telangana FASTag preferred, urban tolls ₹3-8 per km Hyderabad ORR and highways

Useful Links & Resources

Major Expressway Information:

City-Specific Toll Information:

Payment and FASTag Information:

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