Taswade Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 48 in Satara district, Maharashtra. It serves vehicles travelling between Satara, Umbraj, Karad, Islampur, Kolhapur, Belagavi and destinations farther south.
The official spelling used in highway and FASTag records is Tasawade Fee Plaza. Taswade and Tasawade are commonly used for the same toll facility.
The highway was formerly numbered NH 4. It is now part of NH 48, one of the main road corridors connecting Mumbai and Pune with Bengaluru.
Taswade Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Tasawade Fee Plaza |
| Common names | Taswade Toll Plaza and Tasawade Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Tasawade, Varade and Umbraj |
| Taluka | Karad |
| District | Satara |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Current highway number | NH 48 |
| Former highway number | NH 4 |
| Highway section | Satara–Kagal |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 694.150 |
| Tollable distance | Approximately 63–66.5 km |
| Toll-plaza code | 44001 |
| Project type | BOT Toll project |
| Highway configuration | Four-lane section under widening |
| Number of toll lanes | Eight |
| Commercial operation began | October 24, 2005 |
| Fee-rule category | National Highways Fee Rules, 1997 |
| Toll collection agency | Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation |
| Main payment method | FASTag |
| Toll control room | 8130006875 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 17.365756, 74.122928 |
| Nearest police station | Talbid Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Kolhapur |
Taswade Toll Plaza handles private cars, passenger buses, tourist vehicles and substantial commercial traffic. It may become congested because of ongoing widening work, diversions and heavy truck movement on the Satara–Kagal corridor.
Taswade Toll Plaza Rates
The following amounts are based on the latest official NHAI rate schedule available for Tasawade. As the plaza’s revised 2026 effective-date table is not clearly displayed in all public databases, drivers should check the FASTag message after crossing.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Eligible return total | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹75 | ₹110 | ₹2,440 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹120 | ₹175 | ₹3,940 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹250 | ₹370 | ₹8,255 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹270 | ₹405 | ₹9,005 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹390 | ₹585 | ₹12,950 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹390 | ₹585 | ₹12,950 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹475 | ₹710 | ₹15,765 |
A car, jeep or van pays ₹75 for the first crossing. Under the older fee-rule presentation used for this plaza, the return column may show only the additional amount payable during the return crossing.
For a car, the calculation is:
₹75 first crossing + ₹35 additional return charge = ₹110 total
This is why some toll records may display ₹35 under “return journey.” It does not mean that the complete outward and return journey costs only ₹35.
How the Return-Journey Charge Works
Taswade follows an older BOT tariff structure under the National Highways Fee Rules of 1997.
The official rate table may present the return amount differently from newer toll plazas. At Taswade, the listed return figure can represent the additional amount collected during the return crossing rather than the total price of both journeys.
For example:
- First car crossing: ₹75
- Additional return deduction: ₹35
- Total eligible return cost: ₹110
The same active FASTag should be used for both crossings. The return journey must normally be completed within the permitted validity period.
If the vehicle returns after the concession period, the second crossing may be charged as another full single journey.
Drivers should keep both FASTag transaction messages until the journey is complete.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rates
Reduced rates may apply to qualifying commercial vehicles registered in the district where Taswade Toll Plaza is located.
| Vehicle category | Local commercial rate |
| Car, jeep or van used commercially | ₹35 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹60 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹125 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹135 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹195 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹195 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹235 |
A Satara district registration number may not be sufficient by itself. The vehicle owner may need to submit:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Valid commercial permit
- Residential or business-address proof
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Proof of regular local operation
- Application approved by the toll administration
The concession should not be assumed to activate automatically merely because the vehicle has a Satara RTO registration.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
Eligible residents living within 20 kilometres of Taswade Toll Plaza may apply for a concessional monthly pass for a privately owned, non-commercial car, jeep or van.
The last clearly published local monthly-pass amount was ₹305 for the 2025–26 financial year. Since local-pass rates are revised periodically, applicants should confirm the 2026–27 amount directly with the toll office before making payment.
Applicants may be asked to provide:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Aadhaar card or another identity document
- Current residential-address proof
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Registered mobile number
- Recent photograph
- Completed local-pass application
The toll administration must verify that the person lives within the prescribed distance.
The pass is normally linked to one resident, vehicle and FASTag. Owning a vehicle registered in Satara district does not automatically qualify the owner.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is: Tasawade Toll Plaza, NH 48, near Varade and Tasawade, Karad Taluka, Satara District, Maharashtra 415109.
The approximate coordinates are:
Latitude: 17.365756
Longitude: 74.122928
Directions to Taswade Toll Plaza
1. From Satara
Join NH 48 and travel south towards Umbraj, Karad, Islampur and Kolhapur.
Continue through the Satara–Karad highway section. Follow the signs for Tasawade Toll Plaza while approaching the Umbraj and Varade area.
Remain on the Bengaluru-bound carriageway and choose the correct FASTag lane early.
2. From Karad
Travel north on NH 48 towards Umbraj, Satara and Pune.
Continue beyond the Karad highway connections towards Talbid, Varade and Tasawade. The toll plaza is reached before Umbraj when travelling north.
3. From Umbraj
Join NH 48 through an authorised highway connection.
Travellers heading towards Karad and Kolhapur should use the southbound carriageway. Those travelling towards Satara and Pune should select the northbound side.
Taswade Toll Plaza is located close to the Umbraj area.
4. From Kolhapur
Travel north on NH 48 towards Kini, Peth Naka, Islampur, Karad and Satara.
The complete Kolhapur–Satara journey generally includes Kini Toll Plaza as well as Taswade Toll Plaza. Separate deductions at both locations are not automatically duplicate charges.
5. From Pune
Travel south on NH 48 through Khed Shivapur, Shirwal and Satara.
Continue towards Karad and Kolhapur. The journey includes other toll plazas, so Taswade’s car charge should not be treated as the complete toll cost between Pune and Karad.
6. From Sangli or Islampur
Use the appropriate road towards Peth Naka and join NH 48.
Travel north towards Karad and Satara. Continue beyond Karad towards Tasawade and Umbraj.
Taswade and Kini Toll Plazas Are Different
Taswade Toll Plaza and Kini Toll Plaza are separate toll collection points on the Satara–Kagal section of NH 48.
Taswade is located near Umbraj and Karad in Satara district. Kini Toll Plaza is situated farther south near Kolhapur.
A vehicle travelling between Satara and Kolhapur may cross both plazas.
The toll collected at Taswade covers the applicable northern part of the Satara–Kagal project. It does not cover the complete journey through Kini or other toll sections.
Drivers checking their FASTag messages should compare the plaza codes:
- Tasawade Toll Plaza: 44001
- Kini Toll Plaza: 44002
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Taswade Toll Plaza. Before travelling, drivers should ensure that the tag:
- Is active and has sufficient balance
- Is correctly attached to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct vehicle registration number
- Shows the proper vehicle category
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
The plaza’s transaction message may display Tasawade, Taswade, MSRDC Tasawade or plaza code 44001.
Maintain adequate distance from the vehicle ahead while entering the toll lane. This helps the scanner identify each FASTag separately.
After crossing, check:
- Toll-plaza name
- Vehicle category
- Amount deducted
- Transaction date and time
- Whether a return adjustment was applied
An incorrect deduction can be reported through the FASTag-issuing bank or National Highway helpline 1033.
FASTag Annual Pass
The NHAI FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year. It is available for eligible privately registered, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans.
The pass remains valid for one year or 200 eligible fee-plaza crossings, whichever is completed first.
One passage through Taswade normally counts as one crossing. Travelling through Taswade and returning through it generally counts as two crossings.
Before purchasing or relying on the pass, drivers should confirm that:
- Tasawade Fee Plaza appears in the eligible-plaza list
- The vehicle is privately registered and non-commercial
- The FASTag is linked to the correct registration number
- The tag is active
- The vehicle category is car, jeep or van
The Annual Pass is linked to the existing FASTag and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Highway Facilities and Emergency Contacts
A truck lay-by is listed near Km 698.500 on the highway’s right-hand side. A weighbridge is located near Masur Phata at approximately Km 697.950.
A dedicated public rest area is not listed directly at the toll plaza.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway emergency assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 |
| Medical emergency service | 102 |
| Toll control room | 8130006875 |
| Crane assistance | 6358920758 |
| Ambulance assistance | 8030424960, 9637753020 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 9767857890, 7350594890 |
| NHAI PIU Kolhapur | 8130006203 |
Nearby medical facilities include Krishna Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital in Karad, along with the Primary Health Centre at Umbraj.
When requesting help, provide:
- NH 48 as the highway number
- Direction of travel
- Nearest kilometre marker or landmark
- Vehicle registration number
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
The Satara–Kagal section is undergoing widening and improvement work. Drivers may encounter diversions, temporary lane closures, uneven road surfaces and reduced-width sections.
Taswade Toll Plaza may experience heavy traffic during:
- Friday and Sunday travel periods
- Public holidays and long weekends
- Ganesh festival journeys
- Diwali and summer holidays
- Heavy truck movement
- Road construction and diversions
- Monsoon rainfall
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes near the booths.
Maintain additional distance from buses, trucks and trailers. Construction vehicles may enter or leave the highway near work zones.
During heavy rain, reduce speed and watch for potholes, water accumulation and unclear lane markings. Do not stop on the highway shoulder unless there is a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does the return transaction show only ₹35 for a car?
A: Taswade follows an older toll-rate format. ₹35 is the additional return amount after the first ₹75 deduction, making the complete eligible return cost ₹110.
Q: Will a Satara-to-Kolhapur journey cross both Taswade and Kini?
A: Normally, yes. Vehicles following NH 48 generally cross Taswade near Karad and Kini closer to Kolhapur. Each plaza covers a different part of the highway project.
Q: Why might my FASTag deduction differ from an online toll calculator?
A: Some calculators use older rates, estimated route amounts or delayed database updates. Check the actual transaction message and raise a complaint through the issuing bank when the vehicle category or amount is incorrect.
Q: What should a driver do after hitting a pothole or breaking down in a diversion?
A: Move the vehicle away from the active lane where safely possible, switch on the hazard lights and call 1033. Mention the direction of travel and nearest kilometre marker so the patrol or crane can locate the vehicle.
