Dapchari Toll Plaza is a name commonly used by motorists for the large Maharashtra border check post at Dapchari on NH 48 in Palghar district. The facility lies close to Talasari and the Maharashtra–Gujarat border and handles traffic travelling between Mumbai, Vasai-Virar, Palghar, Dahanu, Talasari, Vapi, Daman and Surat.
Technically, Dapchari is primarily an integrated state border/RTO check post rather than a standard NHAI FASTag fee plaza. It was developed for vehicle inspection, weighing and enforcement of transport, tax and other regulatory requirements, particularly for commercial and goods vehicles entering Maharashtra.
This distinction is important for private-car drivers. There is no current NHAI-style Dapchari tariff table with single, return and monthly-pass rates. The nearby NHAI toll plaza on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad NH 48 corridor is Charoti, which has its own separate FASTag tariff.
Dapchari Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official nature of facility | Maharashtra integrated border / RTO check post |
| Common search name | Dapchari Toll Plaza / Dapchari Toll Naka |
| Location | Dapchari, near Talasari and Maharashtra–Gujarat border |
| District | Palghar |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Highway | NH 48 |
| Older highway number | NH 8 |
| Highway corridor | Mumbai–Ahmedabad / Surat–Dahisar |
| Approximate highway chainage | Around Km 401 on NH 48 |
| Approximate coordinates | 20.0749, 72.9138 |
| Postal code | 401610 |
| Main function | Border vehicle inspection, weighing and enforcement |
| Electronic weighbridge | Available |
| Private-car NHAI toll tariff | Not applicable as a standard NHAI fee plaza |
| FASTag plaza code | No standard NHAI plaza code verified for Dapchari |
| Nearest NHAI fee plaza towards Mumbai | Charoti Toll Plaza |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
Does Dapchari Have a Normal Toll Charge?
No standard NHAI toll tariff could be verified for Dapchari for 2026–27. Dapchari functions as a Maharashtra border and transport check post, so it should not be treated in the same way as nearby NHAI fee plazas that publish FASTag single-journey, return-journey and monthly-pass charges.
Some route calculators and older travel pages label Dapchari as a toll plaza and may show a small rupee amount. Readers should not treat such figures as an official 2026–27 NHAI car toll unless the charge is supported by a current government tariff.
For ordinary private cars travelling on NH 48, the important highway toll in this part of Palghar is Charoti Toll Plaza. Commercial vehicles may separately be stopped at Dapchari for weighing, document checks or other transport-department procedures.
Nearby Charoti Toll Plaza Rates
For motorists searching for the actual NHAI FASTag toll on this section, Charoti Toll Plaza is a separate fee plaza on NH 48. The current 2026–27 published charges are:
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹95 | ₹140 | ₹3,095 |
| Light commercial vehicle | ₹150 | ₹225 | ₹5,000 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹315 | ₹470 | ₹10,475 |
| Vehicle with up to three axles | ₹345 | ₹515 | ₹11,425 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹495 | ₹740 | ₹16,425 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹600 | ₹900 | ₹19,995 |
These are Charoti rates, not Dapchari charges. Keeping the two locations separate helps avoid confusion when checking FASTag deductions.
What Happens at Dapchari Check Post?
Commercial and goods vehicles entering Maharashtra can be directed through inspection and weighing lanes. The check post uses electronic weighing equipment and authorities can verify vehicle documents, permitted load, dimensions and other regulatory requirements.
Overloaded vehicles can face substantial penalties under transport rules. Enforcement activity at Dapchari is one reason heavy vehicles may queue near the border check post even when private cars are moving normally.
Private cars generally use the through lanes, although traffic can slow when commercial-vehicle queues spill back towards the highway.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is:
Dapchari Border Check Post, NH 48, near Dapchari Dairy, Dapchari, Palghar District, Maharashtra 401610.
Approximate coordinates:
- Latitude: 20.0749
- Longitude: 72.9138
Directions to Dapchari
1. From Mumbai or Thane
Travel north on NH 48 through Vasai-Virar and Palghar district towards Charoti, Dahanu and Talasari. Continue towards the Maharashtra–Gujarat border.
Dapchari lies north of the Charoti side and before the Gujarat border.
2. From Dahanu
Join NH 48 towards Talasari and Gujarat. Continue north past the Dhundalwadi side.
The Dapchari border check post is reached before entering Gujarat.
3. From Talasari
Travel south on NH 48 towards Dahanu and Mumbai to reach Dapchari, or use the northbound carriageway when travelling towards Gujarat.
Follow lane signs because commercial vehicles may be directed towards inspection and weighing lanes.
4. From Vapi or Gujarat
Travel south on NH 48 through Bhilad and cross into Maharashtra.
Dapchari is one of the first major border-control facilities encountered after entering Maharashtra.
Dapchari and Charoti Are Different
Dapchari and Charoti are separate facilities on NH 48.
Dapchari is primarily a Maharashtra border/RTO check post, while Charoti is an NHAI fee plaza with a published FASTag tariff.
The two locations are roughly a few tens of kilometres apart. A vehicle may therefore pass both during the same Mumbai–Gujarat journey without the facilities representing duplicate toll collection.
When checking a bank or FASTag message, look for the exact plaza name. A valid NHAI toll deduction in this section is more likely to show Charoti rather than Dapchari.
FASTag and Payment Information
Because Dapchari is not verified as a standard NHAI fee plaza, motorists should not expect the usual NHAI FASTag single/return tariff structure at the check post.
FASTag remains necessary for the actual NHAI toll plazas on NH 48. Keep the tag active, linked to the correct vehicle and sufficiently funded before travelling.
If a transaction specifically appears as Dapchari and you do not understand the charge, retain the SMS or bank record and ask the FASTag-issuing bank for the plaza identifier and transaction details. National Highway assistance is available on 1033.
Traffic and Safety Tips
- Expect congestion when long queues of trucks form at the border inspection lanes.
- Keep to the lane marked for your vehicle type and avoid entering commercial inspection lanes unnecessarily.
- Maintain extra distance behind trucks because vehicles may stop suddenly for weighing or document checks.
- NH 48 in the Palghar–Talasari section has ongoing improvement and safety works; obey temporary diversions and speed restrictions.
- During heavy rain or poor visibility, reduce speed gradually and avoid sudden lane changes.
- For a highway breakdown, crash or medical emergency, call 1033 or the appropriate emergency service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is Dapchari a normal NHAI toll plaza?
No. Dapchari is primarily Maharashtra’s integrated border and RTO vehicle check post. It is often called Dapchari Toll Naka locally, but a standard NHAI 2026–27 toll tariff could not be verified for it.
Q2. How much is the car toll at Dapchari in 2026?
There is no verified current NHAI car-toll rate for Dapchari. Do not confuse it with Charoti Toll Plaza, where the current car rate is ₹95 single and ₹140 return.
Q3. Why are trucks stopped at Dapchari?
Commercial vehicles can be stopped for electronic weighing, document checks, permitted-load verification and other transport-department enforcement.
Q4. Is Dapchari Toll Plaza the same as Charoti Toll Plaza?
No. Dapchari is the border/RTO check post near Talasari, while Charoti is a separate NHAI toll plaza farther south on NH 48.
Q5. Will I pass Dapchari when travelling from Mumbai to Vapi?
Normally, yes, if you use NH 48. Dapchari lies close to the Maharashtra–Gujarat border on the Mumbai–Vapi route.
Q6. What should I do if FASTag shows an unexpected Dapchari deduction?
Keep the transaction record and ask your FASTag bank to identify the plaza and transaction code. If the issue relates to National Highway tolling, you can also call 1033.
