National Highway 548B (NH 548B)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Mantha to Sankeshwar — 572.9 km
NH 548B is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Mantha to Sankeshwar, spanning 572.9 km through Karnataka. It branches from NH 48.
572.9
Kilometres
1
State
15
Major Cities
NH 48
Parent Highway
NH 548B Route Map
NH548C near Mantha, Deogoan Fata, Selu, Pathari, Sonpeth, Parali Vaijnath, Ambajogai, Renapurphata, Latur(NH361), Ausa, Omarga, Yenegur, Murum, Alur, Akkalkot, Nagasur, NH52karnataka border, Almel, Indi, Vijayapura, Tikota, Athani, Kagwad, chikkodi(NH160), Sankeshwar(NH48)
States & Union Territories
NH 548B passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 548B
The highway passes through 15 major cities and towns:
NH 548B Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Mantha
End Point (Terminus)
Sankeshwar
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 548B
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 548B
- ⚠️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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