National Highway 381A (NH 381A)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Vellakoil to Sankakiri — 72.0 km
NH 381A is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Vellakoil to Sankakiri, spanning 72.0 km through Tamil Nadu. It branches from NH 81.
72.0
Kilometres
1
State
14
Major Cities
NH 81
Parent Highway
NH 381A Route Map
NH81 near Vellakoil, Mettupalayam, Ayyampalayam, Kumarandisavadi, Muthur, Muthainvalasu, Elumathur, Modakuruchi, Thannerpanthal, Sakthi Nagar (in Erode), Pallipalayam, Veppadai, Padaiveedu, NH544 near Sankakiri
States & Union Territories
NH 381A passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 381A
The highway passes through 14 major cities and towns:
NH 381A Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Vellakoil
End Point (Terminus)
Sankakiri
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 381A
Speed limits are prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules for national highways. State governments may impose lower limits on specific stretches.
Safety Tips for Driving on NH 381A
- ⚠️Always follow the speed limit — 100 km/h for cars and 80 km/h for heavy vehicles on national highways.
- ⚠️Wear seatbelts and ensure all passengers are buckled up.
- ⚠️Do not overtake on curves, bridges, or narrow sections.
- ⚠️Keep a safe following distance, especially during monsoon season.
- ⚠️Use headlights even during daytime on highways.
- ⚠️Take breaks every 2 hours during long drives to avoid fatigue.
- ⚠️In case of an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency Number) or 1033 (National Highway Helpline).
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