By the Bharat Brumhmaan editorial team · Status checked October 15, 2026

The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, also known as NE-4, has gained a newly opened section in Gujarat, but it is not yet a continuous expressway drive from Delhi to Mumbai. For October travellers, the practical distinction is between sections that are open for use and a fully connected route with reliable services along the way.

The latest change is the 55-kilometre Limkheda–Godhra section in Gujarat, officially opened on 13 October. It improves access through the region, but there are still gaps farther south, and petrol stations and restaurants are not available on the new section. Here is what the status means if you are deciding whether to use NE-4 for a long drive.

Illustration: an open notebook with a hand-drawn map and winding route line, beside a car key, a compass and a pencil
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The short answer: Can you drive from Delhi to Mumbai entirely on NE-4?

No. As of 15 October 2026, travellers should not plan on a continuous Delhi-to-Mumbai journey using only the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway. Open stretches across parts of the corridor can be useful, but unfinished sections mean the full route is not yet one uninterrupted expressway trip.

The project-wide numbers also need context. News18 reported on 25 March 2026 that 929 kilometres of a 1,445-kilometre project, including spur connections, had been operationalised, and that more than 80% of project funds had been spent. In July, Nitin Gadkari told The Financial Express that the project was around 75–80% complete. These are figures from different dates and measures; neither confirms that every intervening section is open to through traffic.

What is open in October 2026?

The most important recent opening is the Limkheda–Godhra stretch in Gujarat, reported as 55 kilometres and officially opened to motorists on 13 October. It is covered by Packages 27 and 28. DeshGujarat reported that its opening made the stretch from Kharel in Navsari district to Limkheda operational. Check the latest connection details before setting out, however: the same report said the separate Package 26 link between Limkheda and the Madhya Pradesh border was expected to be completed later.

Elsewhere, there are operational sections through parts of the Delhi–Vadodara corridor, including stretches in Rajasthan. In March, ET Infra reported that about 338 kilometres of Rajasthan’s roughly 373-kilometre section had been completed, with some stretches already in use. That is a useful progress snapshot, not confirmation that every kilometre in Rajasthan, or every connection to the next state, was open.

On the Vadodara–Mumbai side, the picture is mixed. DeshGujarat’s package-wise update of 7 August reported that seven of 18 packages were complete and operational. It also reported that seven Gujarat stretches between Vadodara and Ena had opened to traffic, while noting that work on one open package was being redone and that it did not yet have a completion certificate. “Open” therefore does not always mean every package is fully finished.

What is still incomplete on the Gujarat and Mumbai side?

The key break for a full Delhi-to-Mumbai drive is in southern Gujarat. Three packages, Packages 8, 9 and 10, were delayed in the August package update. That report gave 30 June 2028 as the likely completion date for the remaining work on those packages. A February News18 report had cited a March 2028 target for the three packages. These are reported targets, not guaranteed opening dates.

Other packages on the Vadodara–Mumbai section were scheduled for completion by the end of October 2026, according to the August update. A schedule is not proof that a section has opened: confirm the latest status before relying on it.

The practical takeaway is simple: a route planner may show several usable expressway stretches, but the route can still require exits and travel on other roads. Do not assume that an open section at one end connects directly to the next open section.

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Limkheda–Godhra: open road, but no services yet

The new section comes with an important caveat for drivers: petrol stations and restaurants are not yet available along Limkheda–Godhra, according to DeshGujarat’s report on the opening. Make sure you have enough fuel before entering the section, and carry water, food and any essentials you may need. Do not count on being able to refuel or buy a meal on that stretch.

Regular toll collection at the Limkheda plaza was suspended at the time of opening, with collection scheduled to begin on 1 November 2026, according to the same report. No toll amount is included here because the applicable amount can depend on the plaza, vehicle category and current schedule. Check the live information before travel, especially if your trip falls on or after 1 November.

Should you use NE-4 for a full trip or part of one?

If your priority is a direct Delhi-to-Mumbai drive, plan around the current gaps rather than treating NE-4 as a completed end-to-end route. Check the route and road status for your exact travel date, allow for diversions onto other roads, and keep your itinerary flexible. Do not rely on an estimated drive time unless it accounts for the actual route, current traffic and any diversions.

If your journey uses an open stretch in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh or Gujarat, the expressway may still form part of a useful route. But verify that the entry and exit you need are open and that the onward connection is usable. The Limkheda–Godhra opening is a meaningful improvement for regional access, not confirmation that the whole Delhi-to-Mumbai corridor is ready.

For a trip with family or multiple planned stops, decide where you will refuel and take breaks before joining a section with limited services. If you want to add towns or places to visit along the way, confirm access separately rather than assuming that an expressway interchange leads directly to every destination.

Fuel prices, tolls and checks to make before departure

Fuel prices vary by location and can change, so check the price for your city or chosen outlet on the day you travel. IndianOil provides a petrol and diesel price page and a fuel-station locator. Neither a fuel-price estimate nor the presence of an outlet on a map guarantees that it will be open when you arrive; confirm the stop and keep a sensible fuel reserve.

For tolls, use the National Highway Toll Information System to check current plaza and vehicle-category details. The official NHAI Rajmargyatra portal is another place to check highway and toll-related information. For the latest road status, consult official NHAI and highway updates, check for closures or diversions shortly before departure, and contact the NHAI helpline at 1033 if you need highway assistance.

A few practical preparations can make a partly open corridor easier to manage:

  1. Refuel before entering a section without confirmed fuel stops. This matters particularly on Limkheda–Godhra, where the reported opening update said petrol stations were not yet available.
  2. Carry water and food for the stretch between confirmed stops. Treat roadside services as unavailable unless you have verified otherwise.
  3. Check your specific route, not just the project-wide completion percentage. Confirm that the entry, exit and connecting roads you need are open.
  4. Check toll information for your vehicle and travel date. Do not assume that the initial toll arrangement on a new section will continue.
  5. Recheck on the day of travel. Construction progress, openings and traffic arrangements can change after a published update.

For more on planning fuel, tolls and FASTag expenses, see our India road trip budget guide.

If you are ready to shape a wider itinerary around your route, you can start planning with Bharat Brumhmaan. Check current road access and facilities independently before you leave.

Sources and dates checked

All checked on October 15, 2026. Status figures reflect the dates of the linked reports and may have changed since publication.

Images: the hero image and the two images in this guide are illustrations, not photographs of the expressway or of real locations.