India’s 8 must-drive expressways that are road trip goals

Who needs an international visa—or even a passport—when India’s in-built nationwide expressways are exuding some seriously world-class vibes? These aren’t just highways. They’re memory lanes, adventure arcs, and sometimes, roads where the journey totally outshines the destination.

Here are eight Indian expressways that deserve a spot on your road trip bucket list:

Mumbai–Pune Expressway
The OG of Indian expressways, inaugurated back in 2002. India’s first fully concrete, access-controlled highway still remains a fan favourite. The misty monsoon stretch through Lonavala is ethereal, but yep—drive safe, please.

Yamuna Expressway
Heading from Delhi to Agra? Say goodbye to the dusty GT Road and cruise down this 165-km speedster. With its long, uninterrupted stretch, it has serious race-track energy. But don’t channel your inner F1 driver—speed cameras are always watching, like Foucault’s panopticon in action.

Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway
Who doesn’t love a smooth-as-butter ride? This 93-km expressway glides through Gujarat’s soothing greens. Perfect for highway rookies, playlist testers, or just anyone craving a chill weekend ride.

Eastern Peripheral Expressway
Traffic is pain. It is patience. It is boredom. And Delhi traffic? It’s all three combined. That’s why this expressway feels like salvation. India’s first green expressway comes with EV charging stations, solar-powered lighting, and landscaped medians. It's not just a bypass—it’s a breather.

Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway
Time is money, and this expressway gets that. Cutting travel time from 3 hours to just 75 minutes, it’s got countryside charm, filter coffee pitstops, and heritage detours like Srirangapatna waiting to be explored.

Delhi–Meerut Expressway
Meerut in under 45 minutes? Yes, please. This 6-lane wonder is so smooth and fast, you might just forget you're technically commuting.

Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway
For the tunnel chasers and wildlife-crossing nerds, this one’s still in the spotlight. A greenfield mega-project connecting Mumbai to Nagpur, it’s built for 150 kmph thrills and offers stunning views all the way.

Lucknow–Agra Expressway
Part expressway, part emergency runway (yes, fighter jets have landed here). For the rest of us, it’s 302 km of clean, scenic stretch cutting through lush farmlands and sleepy towns.
**This news has been published on Times of India on 23rd July 2025

 

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