Route Planner Pakistan: Compare Every Highway & Motorway Route Between Two Cities
Enter where you are starting and where you want to go. PlanDrivo shows every possible route by road, with the distance and travel time for each, so you can choose the fastest, the shortest or the one with fewer tolls.
Routes from Lahore to Islamabad
Compare distance, driving hours, road conditions, and cities along each route.
via M-2 Motorway
Sheikhupura · Sukheke · Pindi Bhattian · Bhera · Kallar Kahar · Chakri
via GT Road (N-5)
Kamoke · Gujranwala · Gujrat · Kharian · Jhelum · Dina · Mandra · Rawalpindi
Times are for normal traffic. Rush hours, fog and road works can add time.
How to Find the Best Route Between Two Cities
Compare every highway corridor in Pakistan and plan the smartest journey in four simple steps.
Enter your start and destination
Type a city or area, or use your current location with our instant GPS auto-detector.
See every route
PlanDrivo lists the motorway, GT Road and other highway options, each with its distance and travel time.
Compare and choose
Pick the fastest route, the shortest one, or the one with fewer tolls based on your vehicle and travel priority.
Check the cost
Open your route in the road trip planner to see fuel and motorway toll tax for your car.
Motorway or GT Road: Which Route Should You Take?
Most long trips in Pakistan can be driven on a motorway or on the GT Road and national highways. Here is how they usually compare:
| Feature | Motorway | GT Road / National Highway |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Usually faster, no signals or town traffic | Slower, passes through towns and markets |
| Toll tax | Yes, mostly paid by M-Tag | Fewer or lower tolls |
| Road | Divided road with service areas | Mixed condition, busy near towns |
| Best for | Long trips, family travel, night driving | Short trips, visiting towns on the way, motorcycles |
The faster route is not always the cheapest. PlanDrivo shows both side by side: use the cards above to compare time and distance, then check the full cost in the road trip planner.
two_wheelerMotorcycles are not allowed on motorways in Pakistan, so riders should choose the GT Road or highway routes.
Popular Routes in Pakistan: Distance and Travel Time
The most travelled intercity routes. Tap a route to see every option in the route planner.
| Route | Main road options | Distance | Travel time | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore to Islamabad | M-2 Motorway · GT Road (N-5) | 378 km | 3 h 50 min | Viewarrow_upward |
| Lahore to Karachi | Motorways M-3, M-4, M-5 and M-9 with highway links · GT Road (N-5) | 1,215 km | 14 h 30 min | Viewarrow_upward |
| Islamabad to Peshawar | M-1 Motorway · GT Road (N-5) | 155 km | 1 h 45 min | Viewarrow_upward |
| Islamabad to Murree | Murree Expressway | 65 km | 1 h 15 min | Viewarrow_upward |
| Lahore to Multan | M-3 + M-4 Motorway · N-5 | 345 km | 3 h 30 min | Viewarrow_upward |
| Karachi to Hyderabad | M-9 Motorway | 136 km | 1 h 50 min | Viewarrow_upward |
| Islamabad to Swat | M-1 + Swat Motorway (M-16) | 245 km | 2 h 45 min | Viewarrow_upward |
| Multan to Sukkur | M-5 Motorway | 392 km | 3 h 45 min | Viewarrow_upward |
Route Notes for Pakistan's Busiest Trips
Verified driving conditions and tactical guidance for key intercity corridors.
Lahore to Islamabad
The M-2 Motorway is the usual choice: a steady drive with service areas and M-Tag toll plazas. The GT Road (N-5) passes through Gujranwala, Jhelum and other cities, so it is slower, but useful if you need to stop on the way.
Islamabad to Murree
The Murree Expressway is short but gets very busy on weekends and holidays. In winter, check snow and road updates before you leave, and start early.
Lahore to Karachi
One of the longest drives in the country. Most of it can now be done on motorways, with highway links in between. Plan at least one long rest stop, and avoid driving tired at night.
Karachi to Hyderabad
The M-9 Motorway makes this a short, direct drive. Traffic at the Karachi end can add time at rush hour.
What Affects Your Travel Time?
Why your real drive time may vary from highway navigation estimates.
trafficCity Traffic
Leaving and entering big cities can take longer than the motorway part due to toll bottleneck queues and arterial congestion.
foggyFog & Smog
In winter, especially December and January, dense smog or fog can slow traffic or cause Motorway Police to close sections.
constructionRoad Works & Diversions
Re-carpeting, bridge repairs, and diversions on national highways and city ring roads can introduce unexpected detours.
local_cafeRest & Prayer Stops
Meal, prayer, refuelling, and driver fatigue breaks on long trips typically add 20 to 45 minutes every 250 kilometers.
speedSpeed Limits
Strict NHMP speed cameras enforce 120 km/h on motorways and 80 km/h in mountain passes like the Salt Range.
Before You Go: Road Trip Checklist
Essential pre-departure steps recommended by Pakistan Motorway Police (NHMP).
- ✓Top up your M-Tag balance if your route uses a motorway to avoid cash lane delays and penalties.
- ✓Check fog, weather and road updates; call Motorway Police 130 for real-time motorway conditions.
- ✓Save emergency numbers: Motorway Police 130 · Rescue 1122 · Edhi 115.
- ✓Check tyres, fuel and the spare wheel, along with engine coolant levels and windscreen wiper fluid.
- ✓Plan a rest stop every 2–3 hours on long drives to remain alert and prevent highway hypnosis.
Know the Cost of Your Route
Found your route? See what it will cost before you go:
Road Trip Planner
Fuel and toll for the whole trip calculated across your vehicle CC, passengers, and exact motorway interchanges.
Fuel Cost Calculator
Petrol cost only: compute litres required and rupee expense based on live OGRA fuel pump rates.
Motorway Toll Tax Rates
Toll by motorway and vehicle: official 2026 plaza rates for cars, vans, buses, and commercial trucks.
Route Planner FAQs
Direct answers regarding intercity navigation, toll savings, and road travel across Pakistan.
Where Our Route Data Comes From
Routes, distances and travel times come from OpenStreetMap, OSRM routing engine, and Pakistan National Highway Network data. Toll information comes from the National Highway Authority (NHA). All figures are estimates and can change with traffic and road conditions. Last updated: October 2026.
Maintained by the PlanDrivo Editorial & GIS Team · Learn more about our data on the About page