National Highway 48 (NH 48)
Complete NH 48 guide (Delhi to Chennai, 2,807 km). Route map, 6 states, Golden Quadrilateral economic spine, toll plazas, and 24/7 CNG stations.
📖 Corridor Overview & Alignment History
Created by merging former NH 8 (Delhi to Mumbai) and former NH 4 (Mumbai to Chennai). NH 48 is the commercial economic artery of India, connecting Delhi-NCR, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, Belagavi, Hubballi, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
Delhi
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🗺️ State-Wise Distance Breakdown
| State / Union Territory | Length on Corridor (km) | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 623 km | 22.2% |
| Maharashtra | 501 km | 17.8% |
| Gujarat | 498 km | 17.7% |
| Rajasthan | 732 km | 26.1% |
| Haryana | 84 km | 3.0% |
| Tamil Nadu | 237 km | 8.4% |
| Delhi | 16 km | 0.6% |
⛽ CNG Availability & Pressure Guidelines
NH 48 is India's most gas-connected national highway. You will encounter operational 24/7 CNG pumps every 15–25 km from Delhi to Pune, and every 30–45 km from Pune through Belagavi to Bengaluru and Chennai.
Top Forecourt Clusters
- ✓ Delhi-Jaipur Industrial Expressway
- ✓ Gujarat Petrochemical Corridor (Ahmedabad-Surat)
- ✓ Mumbai-Pune Expressway Conurbation
- ✓ Belagavi-Hubballi NH-48 Hub
- ✓ Bengaluru-Sriperumbudur-Chennai Industrial Belt
Driver Advisory & Rural Stretches
Minimal range anxiety; all major multi-lane segments feature dedicated wayside forecourts.
🏙️ Key Cities Along NH 48
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What cities are connected by NH 48? ▼
NH 48 connects seven major economic regions: Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, Belagavi, Hubballi, Bengaluru, and Chennai across 2,807 kilometers.
What was the old name of NH 48? ▼
NH 48 was previously numbered as NH 8 (between Delhi and Mumbai) and NH 4 (between Mumbai and Chennai) prior to the 2010 MoRTH highway numbering reclassification.
Can I drive a CNG car on NH 48 from Delhi to Chennai? ▼
Yes, absolutely. NH 48 offers India's highest continuous density of CNG stations. Key CGD networks such as IGL, Torrent Gas, Adani Total Gas, MGL, MNGL, GAIL Gas, and AG&P Pratham operate high-speed 200 BAR dispensers across the entire corridor.
