Quick facts: Ghaziabad to Dehradun by road
- Ghaziabad to Dehradun is about 200 km by road.
- Plan on about 3 to 5 hours on a clear run; traffic and the way out of Ghaziabad decide the rest.
- Take the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway all the way to Dehradun.
- Leave Ghaziabad before 6 am: the Meerut road and the Delhi border both clog early on weekdays and on Friday evenings.
Getting out of Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad is already on the Delhi–Meerut road, so the old highway starts close to home. You can follow that road the whole way, or go back to Akshardham for the expressway.
The route
Take the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway all the way to Dehradun.
Tolls and FASTag, food stops, the Kanwar Yatra and Kumbh rush, and parking: all in our Delhi to Rishikesh and Haridwar driving guide.
Where to stay
Compare stays in Dehradun, or come down to Rishikesh by the river, about 45 km away: our own Advaitam Ganga & Hill View homestay has easy parking and a short walk to the ghat. Tell us your dates and we will suggest a few.
Ghaziabad to Dehradun by road: questions travellers ask
How far is Dehradun from Ghaziabad by road?
It is about 200 km by road, roughly 3 to 5 hours depending on traffic and the route.
Which route should I take from Ghaziabad to Dehradun?
Take the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway all the way to Dehradun. Ghaziabad is already on the Delhi–Meerut road, so the old highway starts close to home.
When is the best time to leave for Dehradun?
Before 6 am, and never on a Friday evening if you can help it. Avoid the last week of the Kanwar Yatra in the month of Sawan, roughly July to August, and the main Kumbh 2027 bathing days.