Day trip from Meerut to New Delhi
New Delhi lies 62 km (39 mi) south-west of Meerut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 62 km (39 mi) apart, New Delhi is a realistic day trip from Meerut: about 1 h 1 min each way by road.
| Meerut | New Delhi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 317,797 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
What to see in New Delhi
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum | 7,400,000 | — |
| Parliament Museum | 174,003 | — |
The busiest is National Museum at 7,400,000 visitors. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in New Delhi
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Staying in New Delhi
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Common questions
How far is New Delhi from Meerut?
62 km (39 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Meerut; by road roughly 76 km (47 mi).
How long does it take to get from Meerut to New Delhi by road?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Meerut and New Delhi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.