National Highway 44 (NH 44)
Explore NH 44 (Srinagar to Kanyakumari, 4,112 km), India's longest highway. Route map, 11 states, wayside amenities, toll plazas, and verified CNG stations.
📖 Corridor Overview & Alignment History
Formed in 2010 by merging seven major national highways: NH 1A (Srinagar-Jalandhar), NH 1 (Jalandhar-Delhi), NH 2 (Delhi-Agra), NH 3 (Agra-Gwalior), NH 75 (Gwalior-Jhansi), NH 26 (Jhansi-Lakhnadon), and NH 7 (Lakhnadon-Kanyakumari). It forms the complete North-South backbone of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP).
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
🗺️ State-Wise Distance Breakdown
| State / Union Territory | Length on Corridor (km) | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 627 km | 15.2% |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 541 km | 13.2% |
| Telangana | 504 km | 12.3% |
| Madhya Pradesh | 504 km | 12.3% |
| Punjab | 254 km | 6.2% |
| Andhra Pradesh | 251 km | 6.1% |
| Maharashtra | 232 km | 5.6% |
| Uttar Pradesh | 189 km | 4.6% |
| Haryana | 184 km | 4.5% |
| Karnataka | 125 km | 3.0% |
| Rajasthan | 28 km | 0.7% |
| Delhi | 23 km | 0.6% |
⛽ CNG Availability & Pressure Guidelines
Continuous CNG refueling available through major metropolitan clusters including Delhi-NCR, Agra, Gwalior, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and across western/southern Tamil Nadu.
Top Forecourt Clusters
- ✓ Delhi-NCR Corridor
- ✓ Agra-Gwalior Stretch
- ✓ Nagpur Ring Network
- ✓ Hyderabad Cyberabad Outer Ring
- ✓ Bengaluru-Hosur Industrial Belt
- ✓ Salem-Madurai Highway
Driver Advisory & Rural Stretches
Lakhnadon to Sagar (MP) & Adilabad to Nirmal (Telangana) have sparse stations spaced 60–80 km apart; top up your tank in major municipal forecourts.
🏙️ Key Cities Along NH 44
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the longest national highway in India? ▼
National Highway 44 (NH 44) is the longest highway in India, running 4,112 kilometers from Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, passing through 11 states and union territories.
How many states does NH 44 pass through? ▼
NH 44 traverses 11 states and union territories: Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Is CNG available across the entire stretch of NH 44? ▼
CNG is widely available along NH 44 within urban clusters (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Agra, Gwalior, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Salem, and Madurai). However, drivers in the forested stretches of central Madhya Pradesh and northern Telangana should refill whenever tank levels drop below 40%.
What is the speed limit on NH 44? ▼
The designated speed limit on 4-lane and 6-lane sections of NH 44 is 100 km/h for passenger cars and 80 km/h for commercial vehicles, subject to local municipal and ghat section speed reductions.
