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National Highway 44 (NH 44)

Srinagar to Kanyakumari — 3745.0 km

NH 44 is a primary national highway connecting Srinagar to Kanyakumari, spanning 3745.0 km through Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh.

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NH 44

Parent Highway

NH 44 Route Map

(NH1A) Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, (NH1) Jalandar, Ludhiana, Ambala, Karnal, Panipat, (NH2) Delhi, Faridabad, Mathura, (NH3) Agra, (NH75) Gwalior, (NH26) Jhansi, Lalitpur, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Lakhnadon, (NH7) Seoni, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Anantapur, Bengaluru, Dharmapuri, Salem, Madurai, Kanyakumari

States & Union Territories

NH 44 passes through the following 12 states:

Andhra PradeshDelhiHaryanaHimachal PradeshJammu and KashmirKarnatakaMadhya PradeshMaharashtraPunjabTamil NaduTelanganaUttar Pradesh

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 44

The highway passes through 15 major cities and towns:

●Srinagar→●Jammu→●Pathankot→●Jalandar→●Ludhiana→●Ambala→●Karnal→●Panipat→●Faridabad→●Mathura→●Agra→●Gwalior→●Jhansi→●Lalitpur→●Sagar

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NH 44 Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Srinagar

End Point (Terminus)

Kanyakumari

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 44

TypePrimary National Highway

Total Length3745.0 km

RegionNorth to South India

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 44

Cars, Jeeps & Light Motor Vehicles100 km/h

Buses & Goods Carriers (medium)80 km/h

Heavy Motor Vehicles (trucks, lorries)60 km/h

Motorcycles & Two-Wheelers80 km/h

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 44

⚠️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).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does National Highway 44 start and end?

National Highway 44 starts from Srinagar and ends at Kanyakumari, covering a total distance of 3745.0 km.

Which states does National Highway 44 pass through?

National Highway 44 passes through Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh.

What are the major cities on National Highway 44?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 44 include Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Jalandar, Ludhiana, Ambala, Karnal, Panipat, Faridabad, Mathura, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Lalitpur, Sagar.

What is the total length of National Highway 44?

The total length of National Highway 44 is 3745.0 km.

Is National Highway 44 a primary or secondary national highway?

National Highway 44 is a primary national highway in India's post-2010 numbering system.

What is the speed limit on National Highway 44?

The speed limit on National Highway 44 is 100 km/h for cars and light motor vehicles, 80 km/h for buses and medium goods vehicles, and 60 km/h for heavy motor vehicles (trucks and lorries). These limits are set under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for national highways. State governments may impose lower limits on specific sections.

What is the route of National Highway 44? (Route Map)

National Highway 44 follows this route: (NH1A) Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, (NH1) Jalandar, Ludhiana, Ambala, Karnal, Panipat, (NH2) Delhi, Faridabad, Mathura, (NH3) Agra, (NH75) Gwalior, (NH26) Jhansi, Lalitpur, Sagar, Narsinghpur, Lakhnadon, (NH7) Seoni, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Anantapur, Bengaluru, Dharmapuri, Salem, Madurai, Kanyakumari — starting at Srinagar and ending at Kanyakumari.

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