Mumbai to Pune Transport — Part Load & Full Truck
About 150 km by road. Estimate part-load and full-truck charges, transit time and e-way-bill validity, then compare verified transporters.
Rates and times are estimates.
About the Mumbai–Pune freight lane
Mumbai–Pune is a short, very busy industrial shuttle. Much of its traffic runs between JNPA or Bhiwandi and Pune's auto belts at Chakan and Talegaon, often as same-day container or FTL moves. At this distance, most of the cost is fixed: loading, unloading, waiting and tolls, rather than distance.
Usual route: Mumbai–Pune Expressway, or the old NH48 via the Khandala ghat.
Things to plan for
- Short lanes are often priced per trip rather than per km; compare like for like.
- Port-gate waiting at JNPA can turn a three-hour drive into a full day.
- The ghat section slows heavy trucks, especially in the monsoon.
Typical cargo Mumbai → Pune
- • Imported components from JNPA
- • Steel
- • FMCG
- • Packaging material
Typical cargo Pune → Mumbai
- • Vehicles and auto components
- • Engineering goods
- • Export containers to JNPA
Mumbai to Pune freight charges — estimates
Worked from typical market per-kg and per-km ranges for ~150 km. Not a quote.
Part load (shared truck)
| Consignment | Estimated charge |
|---|---|
| Per kg | ₹5 – ₹9 / kg |
| 100 kg | ₹500 – ₹900 |
| 500 kg | ₹2,500 – ₹4,500 |
| 1,000 kg | ₹5,000 – ₹9,000 |
Full truck load (dedicated truck)
| Truck | Estimated trip charge |
|---|---|
| Pickup / 8 ft (up to ~1.5 T) | ₹4,500 – ₹7,500 |
| 14–17 ft (up to ~3–4 T) | ₹6,000 – ₹10,500 |
| 19–20 ft (up to ~7–9 T) | ₹8,500 – ₹13,500 |
| 32 ft SXL / MXL (~7–18 T) | ₹10,500 – ₹18,000 |
Market estimates only. Final cost depends on exact pickup and drop points, goods type, weight vs volume, tolls, loading labour, waiting time, season and return-load availability. Always compare written quotes.
Paperwork for Mumbai to Pune freight
- Tax invoice or delivery challan for the goods, issued by the consignor.
- E-way bill for consignments above ₹50,000, valid about 1 day for this distance (normal cargo).
- Lorry receipt (LR) / consignment note from the transporter, your proof of handover.
- Transit insurance for the declared value, recommended on longer lanes.
Mumbai to Pune freight: FAQs
What is the road distance from Mumbai to Pune?
Roughly 150 km by road, usually via Mumbai–Pune Expressway, or the old NH48 via the Khandala ghat. The exact distance depends on your pickup and drop addresses and the route the driver takes.
How much does part load cost from Mumbai to Pune?
As a market estimate, around ₹5–₹9 per kg, billed on the greater of actual and volumetric weight, with a minimum charge per booking. For example, 500 kg would be roughly ₹2,500–₹4,500. Your quote depends on the goods, packing and pickup and drop access.
What is the full truck charge from Mumbai to Pune?
As an estimate, a 32 ft truck works out to roughly ₹10,500–₹18,000 for the trip, and smaller trucks less. Tolls, loading labour, waiting time and return-load availability change the final price, so compare written quotes.
How long does a truck take from Mumbai to Pune?
A dedicated truck usually takes about 1 day. Part load generally takes longer because the truck consolidates cargo and may transfer at a hub. Weather, festivals and checkpoints can add time.
How long is the e-way bill valid from Mumbai to Pune?
For normal cargo, an e-way bill is valid for one day per 200 km or part of it, so about 1 day for roughly 150 km. Validity can be extended in specific situations. Over-dimensional cargo has a shorter per-day distance. Check the current GST rules when generating it.