Everything you need to know about your 260 km journey via NH48, Pune Expressway & Lonavala
The journey from Mahabaleshwar to Mumbai takes you through the scenic Western Ghats, Pune city, and the iconic Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Starting from lush hills, you'll pass through Panchgani, Wai, Satara, then join the expressway via Lonavala and continue to Mumbai. A mix of ghat roads and high-speed expressway.
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Starting point - Arthur's Seat
Table Land
Dhom Dam
Expressway viewpoint
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Gateway of India
Leave Mahabaleshwar by 5-6 AM to avoid Pune traffic and reach Mumbai before evening rush.
SUV or Ertiga for long journey comfort; Tempo Traveller for groups.
Mapro Garden (Panchgani), Kamat (Satara), McDonald's (Lonavala)
Ghat sections slippery; check landslide updates on expressway.
Parsi Point, Lonavala Lake, expressway valley views.
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• Khed Shivapur: ₹70
• Khalapur: ₹270
• Vashi/Mumbai entry: ₹150-200
Total approx ₹550
• Mahabaleshwar: 1,353m
• Mumbai: Sea level
Descent: 1,350m
Get answers to common questions about traveling from Mahabaleshwar to Mumbai
You can book in three easy ways:
The journey typically takes 5.5 to 7 hours depending on:
We recommend an early start to ensure smooth travel.
We provide drop service to all major locations in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai:
Yes! Popular stops on Mahabaleshwar-Mumbai route:
Absolutely! Our round-trip packages for Mumbai are very popular:
Round trip costs approx 1.7x the one-way fare.
We recommend booking an SUV or Tempo Traveller for large groups/heavy luggage. Our Ertiga can accommodate 4-5 bags, while Tempo Traveller can take 8-10 bags easily. Please mention luggage details during booking so we assign the right vehicle.