NH-23 · NH-19

Ranchi to Maithon Dam cab - 200 km, fares and drive time

Distance

200 km

Drive time

4 hr 30 min

Toll plazas

From

₹4,199

Ranchi to Maithon Dam is about 200 km by road and takes about 4 hours 30 minutes by cab via Bokaro and Dhanbad; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹4,199.

Maithon Dam, on the Barakar river at the Jharkhand-West Bengal boundary, is about 200 km from Ranchi via Bokaro and Dhanbad. The reservoir is large enough to have islands, and the underground powerhouse - the first of its kind in South East Asia - still draws visitors. It pairs naturally with Dhanbad as a two-day trip.

What you'll pass on the way

Ramgarh
Bokaro
Dhanbad
Govindpur
Kalyaneshwari Temple

Things to do there

Maithon reservoir boating and the island temple
Kalyaneshwari Temple - 5 km
Maithon underground powerhouse
Panchet Dam - 25 km

Fixed fares

Car type	One-way	Round trip
Hatchback (4 pax)	₹4,199	₹7,699
Sedan (4 pax)	₹4,699	₹8,299
SUV / Ertiga (6 pax)	₹5,599	₹9,799
Innova Crysta (7 pax)	₹6,499	₹11,199

Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 4 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.

Route facts

Distance: 200 km
Drive time: 4 hr 30 min
Highways: NH-23, NH-19
Via: Ramgarh → Bokaro → Dhanbad → Govindpur
Toll plazas (one way): 4
Best time to visit: October to February
Best departure time: 06:00 AM
Cheapest one-way: ₹4,199

Frequently asked questions

How far is Maithon Dam from Ranchi?

Maithon Dam is about 200 km from Ranchi by road (198 km from Ranchi Junction, 203 km from Birsa Munda Airport), about 4 hours 30 minutes by cab via Bokaro, Dhanbad and the GT Road past Govindpur.

Is Maithon Dam a day trip from Ranchi?

Not comfortably - 9 hours of driving leaves too little time at the reservoir. Raahi Saarthi runs Maithon as a 2-day package from ₹8,299 that also covers Dhanbad, Topchanchi Lake and Kalyaneshwari Temple.