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Distances and connectivity
Every distance that matters for a site visit or an investment thesis, with the connectivity that exists separated from the connectivity that is targeted.
| 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
- Road109 km four-lane access-controlled expressway, design speed 120 km/h, reported inaugurated 31 Mar 2026. Reported
- Internal~72 km of internal roads, 18 to 70 m wide, with a reserved rapid-transit corridor in the Activation Area. Reported
Connectivity that is targeted
- AirAirport operations targeted Sept-Oct 2026 after the ~80% review. Target
- RailSemi-high-speed rail targeted 2030-31, CCEA-approved 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.