Karnal Toll Plaza (Bastara/Gharaunda): Rates, Address, Location and Directions

Karnal Toll Plaza is the commonly used name for Gharaunda (Karnal) Toll Plaza, also known as Bastara Toll Plaza. It is located on National Highway 44 near Bastara village in the Gharaunda subdivision of Karnal district, Haryana.

The plaza serves the busy Delhi-Panipat-Karnal-Ambala-Chandigarh corridor. It is used by private cars, intercity buses, commercial trucks and vehicles travelling between Delhi and the northern states. Older highway records identify the road as NH 1, while its current number is NH 44.

Karnal Toll Plaza became Haryana’s first barrier-free Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling location in June 2026. FASTag readers and Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras now identify passing vehicles and collect the applicable fee electronically, allowing properly registered vehicles to pass without stopping at conventional boom barriers.

Karnal Toll Plaza Quick Overview

Karnal Toll Plaza Rates

The following revised rates became effective from 15 July 2026. They replaced the rates introduced at the beginning of the 2026-27 financial year.

A car, jeep or van currently pays ₹200 for a single crossing. The return-journey charge is ₹295 when the outward and return crossings are completed within the permitted 24-hour period.

The standard monthly pass is meant for regular users and generally covers 50 single journeys during its validity period. It is separate from the concessional monthly pass for qualifying residents living close to the plaza.

Drivers should check the FASTag deduction message after passing through the tolling zone. The amount is determined by the vehicle class registered in the FASTag account. A wrong class, unreadable number plate or mismatched vehicle-registration record may cause an incorrect charge or electronic notice.

Local Commercial Vehicle Rate

Commercial vehicles registered in Karnal district may qualify for a reduced local rate, provided they are not operating under a national permit and satisfy the applicable conditions.

District registration alone may not be enough to receive the concession automatically. The vehicle’s permit, operating category, FASTag details and registration records may be checked. Owners should confirm eligibility with the toll control room before relying on the local rate.

Local Monthly Pass

A resident living within 20 kilometres of Karnal Toll Plaza may qualify for a concessional monthly pass for a privately owned, non-commercial vehicle.

The local monthly-pass charge for FY 2026-27 is ₹360.

Applicants may be asked to provide:

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

The pass is connected to the eligible resident, vehicle and FASTag. A Karnal registration number by itself does not establish eligibility. The current residential address generally needs to fall within the permitted 20-kilometre radius.

Local-pass users should also ensure their vehicle and FASTag are registered correctly under the barrier-free tolling system. Existing eligible concessions continue under MLFF, but accurate registration and a clearly readable number plate are important.

Address and Exact Location

The commonly used address is: Gharaunda (Karnal) Toll Plaza, near Bastara village, NH 44, Gharaunda, Karnal district, Haryana 132114.

The plaza is located south of Karnal city and north of Panipat on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. It is close to Bastara, Gharaunda and Madhuban.

• Latitude: 29.584373
• Longitude: 76.978792

Directions to Karnal Toll Plaza

1. From Delhi

Travel north on NH 44 through the Delhi border, Sonipat and Panipat. Continue towards Gharaunda and Karnal. The tolling zone is near Bastara before reaching Karnal city.

2. From Panipat

Join NH 44 towards Karnal and Chandigarh. Continue north past the main Gharaunda approaches. The Bastara tolling zone is located between Gharaunda and Karnal.

3. From Karnal

Take NH 44 south towards Gharaunda, Panipat and Delhi. Continue past the Madhuban side. The tolling location is reached near Bastara village.

4. From Chandigarh or Ambala

Travel south on NH 44 towards Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat and Delhi. Continue through or around Karnal according to the current highway alignment. The tolling zone lies south of Karnal near Bastara.

5. From Gharaunda

Use an authorised local road to join NH 44 in the required direction. Avoid entering through restricted service-road openings or making unsafe turns near the high-speed tolling zone.

Barrier-Free FASTag and Payment Information

Karnal Toll Plaza uses a Multi-Lane Free Flow system. High-performance FASTag readers, number-plate cameras and supporting sensors identify vehicles while they move through the tolling area. Properly registered users should not stop unless directed by an authorised official.

Before travelling, make sure that:

• The FASTag is active and correctly fixed to the windscreen
• The FASTag account has sufficient balance
• The tag is linked to the correct vehicle-registration number
• The front and rear number plates are clean, legal and clearly readable
• The vehicle class recorded by the FASTag issuer is correct

If a vehicle passes without a usable FASTag or has insufficient balance, the system may issue an electronic notice using the vehicle-registration number. The normal fee should be paid within 72 hours. Failure to pay within the permitted period may result in a double charge and can affect the FASTag or related vehicle services.

The toll control-room number is 8130006521. Crane assistance is available at 9053045967 or 9034644611. Ambulance support is available at 9319998468, 9319998465 or 8700102993. Route-patrol assistance is available at 8307869303, 9350319932 or 9353643901. National Highway assistance is available through 1033.

For FY 2026-27, the FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075. It is intended for eligible private, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans and remains valid for one year or 200 covered toll-plaza crossings, whichever occurs first. Travellers should confirm plaza and vehicle eligibility through RajmargYatra before purchasing the pass.

Traffic and Travel Tips

NH 44 is one of northern India’s busiest road corridors. Karnal Toll Plaza handles local traffic as well as buses and heavy commercial vehicles travelling between Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

The barrier-free system reduces conventional toll queues, but drivers should remain alert. Vehicles may change lanes near the camera zone, and traffic can still slow because of accidents, road repairs, bad weather or congestion farther along the highway.

Night-time traffic can be heavy because many long-distance buses and trucks use this corridor. Fog is a serious winter hazard around Karnal, Gharaunda and Panipat. Reduce speed, maintain a safe distance and avoid sudden lane changes when visibility is poor.

Do not stop in the MLFF camera zone to check a FASTag message or ask for directions. Move to a safe authorised stopping place. Keep the transaction message or electronic notice until the plaza name, time, vehicle class and deducted amount have been verified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the car toll at Karnal Toll Plaza?

A: A car, jeep or van pays ₹200 for a single journey. The eligible return charge for crossings completed within 24 hours is ₹295.

Q2: Is Karnal Toll Plaza the same as Bastara Toll Plaza?

A: Yes. Karnal Toll Plaza and Bastara Toll Plaza commonly refer to the official Gharaunda (Karnal) Toll Plaza near Bastara village on NH 44.

Q3: Is Karnal Toll Plaza barrier-free?

A: Yes. It uses FASTag readers and Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras under the Multi-Lane Free Flow system. Properly registered vehicles can pass without stopping at conventional boom barriers.

Q4: Is Karnal Toll Plaza the same as Panipat Toll Plaza?

A: No. Gharaunda (Karnal) Toll Plaza and Panipat Elevated Toll Plaza are separate tolling locations. A longer trip on NH 44 may result in more than one deduction.

Q5: Are motorcycles charged at Karnal Toll Plaza?

A: Two-wheelers are generally exempt from National Highway user fees. Riders should follow the designated route and posted instructions through the tolling area.

Q6: What should I do if the wrong toll is deducted or I receive an incorrect notice?

A: Keep the FASTag message or electronic notice and note the crossing time, vehicle number, plaza name and amount. Raise a dispute with the FASTag-issuing bank or through the applicable notice-grievance system. Highway and toll-related complaints can also be reported through 1033.