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Distances and connectivity
These are the distances that matter if you are planning a site visit or working out whether the location makes sense. The connections that already exist are kept separate from the ones that are still only planned, because brochures routinely mix the two.
| From Dholera SIR | Distance | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | ~100 km | ~40 min to 1 hr via the expressway, reported |
| Dholera International Airport | ~20 km | ~80 km from Ahmedabad; under construction |
| Lothal (Harappan site + NHMC) | ~36 km | World's earliest known dock per ASI |
| Nalsarovar bird sanctuary | ~78 km | Winter migratory season is the draw |
| Salangpur Dham | ~85 km | Major Swaminarayan temple |
| Velavadar Blackbuck National Park | ~110 km | Grassland safari |
Connectivity that exists
- RoadA 109 km four-lane expressway with no crossings or traffic lights, designed for 120 km/h, reported inaugurated on 31 March 2026. Reported
- InternalAbout 72 km of internal roads, 18 to 70 m wide, with a lane set aside for future rapid transit inside the Activation Area, the roughly 22.5 sq km first phase. Reported
Connectivity that is targeted
- AirThe airport is targeted to start operating in September or October 2026, after the review that reported it around 80 percent complete. Target
- RailThe semi-high-speed rail line is targeted for 2030-31. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved it in May 2026. Target
Distance questions
How far is Dholera from Ahmedabad?
About 100 km southwest. Via the 109 km Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, reported open since 31 March 2026, the drive is reported at roughly 40 minutes to one hour, down from over two hours on the old route.
Which railway connection will serve Dholera?
The approved Ahmedabad-Dholera semi-high-speed rail, about 134 km double line cleared by the CCEA on 13 May 2026 at roughly Rs 20,667 crore, connecting Ahmedabad, the SIR, the airport and Lothal, targeted for 2030-31.
How far is the airport from the city site?
Dholera International Airport sits about 20 km from the SIR core and about 80 km from Ahmedabad.