Chandigarh Distance & Travel Time Calculator
Use this Chandigarh distance calculator to find the road distance and typical driving time from Chandigarh to Delhi, Shimla, Manali, Amritsar, and other nearby destinations. Type a place name below to filter, or scan the full list.
Delhi
- Distance
- ~250 km
- By road
- 4.5–5.5 hrs
Via NH44 through Zirakpur, Ambala, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat.
Shimla
- Distance
- ~115 km
- By road
- 3–3.5 hrs
Via Kalka and NH5, a scenic hill climb.
Manali
- Distance
- ~310 km
- By road
- 8–9 hrs
Via Bilaspur and Mandi on NH205/NH3; best with an overnight break.
Amritsar
- Distance
- ~230 km
- By road
- 4–5 hrs
Via NH44 through Ludhiana and Jalandhar.
Dharamshala
- Distance
- ~245 km
- By road
- 5.5–6 hrs
Via Una on NH503/NH154, hilly for the last stretch.
Dehradun
- Distance
- ~175 km
- By road
- 4–4.5 hrs
Via Ambala and Saharanpur; route choice affects time noticeably.
Rishikesh
- Distance
- ~225 km
- By road
- 5–5.5 hrs
Via Ambala and Saharanpur, joining NH34.
Ludhiana
- Distance
- ~100 km
- By road
- ~2 hrs
Straight run on NH44, an easy day trip.
Jalandhar
- Distance
- ~150 km
- By road
- ~3 hrs
Via NH44 through Ludhiana.
Kasauli
- Distance
- ~60 km
- By road
- ~2 hrs
Via Kalka; a popular short hill getaway.
Panchkula
- Distance
- ~8 km
- By road
- ~20 min
Part of the Tricity, directly across the Ghaggar.
Mohali
- Distance
- ~10 km
- By road
- ~20 min
Part of the Tricity, adjoining Sector 61 onward.
Chandigarh Airport
- Distance
- ~11 km
- By road
- ~25–30 min
From Sector 17, via the airport road in Mohali.
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Common Questions
Quick answers about getting to and from Chandigarh.
How far is Chandigarh from Delhi by road?
Chandigarh sits about 250 km from Delhi. The drive takes 4.5 to 5.5 hours on NH44, depending on traffic around both cities.
What is the best route from Chandigarh to Manali?
Most drivers take NH205 and NH3 via Bilaspur and Mandi, covering about 310 km in 8 to 9 hours. An overnight stop in Mandi or Kullu makes the trip more comfortable.
Is Shimla a easy day trip from Chandigarh?
Yes. Shimla is only about 115 km away, roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via Kalka, which makes it a comfortable single-day trip from Chandigarh.
How far is Chandigarh Airport from Sector 17?
Chandigarh International Airport is about 11 km from Sector 17, a 25 to 30 minute drive via the airport road in Mohali.
Are Panchkula and Mohali part of Chandigarh?
No. Panchkula sits in Haryana and Mohali in Punjab, but both directly border Chandigarh and form the Tricity along with it, only 10 minutes away.