Anewadi Toll Plaza, Bhuinj, Satara: Rates, Address, Location, Direction

Anewadi Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 48 in Satara district, Maharashtra. It serves vehicles travelling between Pune, Shirwal, Wai, Satara, Karad, Kolhapur and destinations farther south towards Karnataka.

The plaza is located near Anewadi and Bhuinj on the Khandala–Satara section of the Pune–Bengaluru Highway. The road was formerly numbered NH 4 and continues to be called the Pune–Satara Highway by local travellers. Private cars, interstate buses and heavy commercial vehicles use this corridor throughout the day.

Anewadi Toll Plaza Quick Overview

Current toll information identifies Anewadi Plaza at kilometre 748.600 of NH 48. The facility has 16 toll lanes and collects fees for approximately 56 kilometres of the Khandala–Satara highway section.

Anewadi Toll Plaza Rates

The following toll charges became effective on April 1, 2026, and are listed as valid until March 31, 2027. The return tariff generally applies when the second crossing is completed within 24 hours of the first journey.

A car, jeep or van currently pays ₹85 for a single crossing and ₹130 for an eligible return journey. The applicable rate displayed at the plaza and the amount deducted from FASTag should be treated as final on the date of travel.

Local Monthly Pass

A person residing within 20 kilometres of Anewadi Toll Plaza may qualify for a concessional monthly pass for a privately owned, non-commercial vehicle. The listed local monthly-pass charge for the 2026–27 financial year is ₹350.

Applicants may be asked to provide:

• Vehicle registration certificate
• Proof of residential address
• Aadhaar card or another identity document
• Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
• Registered mobile number
• Recent photograph, where required

The concession is linked to a particular resident, vehicle and FASTag. Having a Satara district registration number alone does not automatically make the vehicle eligible.

Address and Exact Location

The commonly used address is: Anewadi Toll Plaza, NH 48, Anewadi, near Bhuinj, Satara District, Maharashtra 415020.

The toll plaza lies north of Satara city and close to Bhuinj. Its approximate coordinates are 17.8104 latitude and 73.9710 longitude. Mapping services may also display nearby place names such as Bhuinj, Saigaon, Panchwad or Wai Road.

Directions to Anewadi Toll Plaza

1. From Pune

Travel south on NH 48 towards Katraj, Khed Shivapur, Shirwal, Khandala and Satara. Continue past Khed Shivapur Toll Plaza and remain on the main highway towards Bhuinj. Anewadi Toll Plaza appears before reaching Satara city.

2. From Satara

Join NH 48 towards Pune, Wai and Shirwal. Travel north from Satara and remain on the main carriageway. Follow the overhead toll-lane signs while approaching Anewadi and Bhuinj.

3. From Wai or Panchgani

Travel from Wai towards Bhuinj and join NH 48 through an authorised junction. Select the Pune-bound or Satara-bound carriageway according to the destination. Travellers from Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar normally reach the highway through Wai.

4. From Karad or Kolhapur

Travel north on NH 48 towards Satara and Pune. Continue through the Karad–Satara corridor and remain on the highway after passing Satara. Anewadi Toll Plaza is reached on the northern side of the district.

5. From Mahabaleshwar

Travel towards Wai using the permitted ghat route. Continue towards Bhuinj and join NH 48. Live navigation is advisable during monsoon weather because fog, landslides or temporary diversions may affect the route.

FASTag and Payment Information

FASTag is the standard payment method at Anewadi Toll Plaza. Drivers should ensure that the tag is active, fixed properly to the windscreen and linked to the correct vehicle registration number.

Keep sufficient balance and verify the registered vehicle category before travelling. A damaged, blacklisted or incorrectly classified FASTag may result in delays or an incorrect toll deduction.

Traffic and Travel Tips

Anewadi Toll Plaza can become busy during weekends, long holidays, festival travel and peak movement between Pune and Satara. Additional traffic is common when tourists travel towards Wai, Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar.

Choose the correct lane early and maintain a safe distance from buses and trucks. Travellers coming from Pune should remember that Khed Shivapur and Anewadi are separate toll plazas, so separate FASTag deductions may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is Anewadi Toll Plaza also called Bhuinj Toll Plaza?

A: Yes. Some travellers informally call it Bhuinj Toll Plaza because Bhuinj is the nearest well-known town. Its official toll-plaza name is Anewadi.

Q2: Is Anewadi Toll Plaza the same as Khed Shivapur Toll Plaza?

A: No. Khed Shivapur Toll Plaza is closer to Pune, while Anewadi lies near Bhuinj in Satara district. A vehicle travelling between Pune and Satara may cross both plazas.

Q3: Are motorcycles charged at Anewadi Toll Plaza?

A: No. Two-wheelers are generally exempt from user fees at National Highway toll plazas. Riders should use the marked passage and follow the signs displayed near the toll lanes.

Q4: Can the FASTag Annual Pass be used at Anewadi?

A: Eligible private, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans can check Anewadi’s coverage through RajmargYatra. The Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for 2026–27 and is valid for 12 months or 200 covered crossings, whichever occurs first. Each passage through a point-based plaza counts separately.

Q5: What emergency assistance is available near the plaza?

A: For National Highway assistance, call 1033. Published plaza information lists 9325831912 for crane and route-patrol support. Several ambulance numbers are also maintained for the highway section, while Bhuinj is the nearest listed police-station area.