Route overview
The route follows the Rajkot–Ahmedabad highway and then bypasses Ahmedabad city on the SP Ring Road or goes up SG Highway to Gandhinagar. The drive is a little longer than Ahmedabad but just as easy.
For government appointments and events at Mahatma Mandir, most people book a round trip so the car waits during the meeting. Families often combine Akshardham with Adalaj stepwell and Ahmedabad's sights.
Distance & travel time
- Approx. distance
- 235–250 km (door to door varies with your pickup and drop points)
- Approx. drive time
- 4.5–5 hours, plus time for breaks and sightseeing
- Usual route
- NH47 to Ahmedabad, then the SP Ring Road or SG Highway
- Trip types
- One way, round trip, or multi-day with the same car and driver
- Tolls, parking, permits
- Shown clearly in your quote
Distances and timings are approximate and for planning only. Traffic, roadworks, weather and stops can change them.
Suggested stops on the way
- Rajkot StartPickup from home, office or hotel.
- Chotila ≈ 50 kmChamunda Mata temple and breakfast.
- Limbdi / Bagodara ≈ 110–155 kmHighway meal stops.
- Ahmedabad (Ring Road) ≈ 215 kmBypass the city traffic.
- Gandhinagar ≈ 235–250 kmSecretariat, Mahatma Mandir, GIFT City, Akshardham or your hotel.
Things to see in Gandhinagar
- Swaminarayan AkshardhamA large temple complex with exhibitions and an evening show.
- Mahatma MandirConvention centre used for major events and summits.
- GIFT CityGujarat's international finance and business district.
- Adalaj StepwellA carved stepwell between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
- Indroda Nature ParkDinosaur and fossil park with walking trails.
For more ideas, timings and nearby places, see our Gandhinagar travel guide.
Travel tips for this route
- Government buildings have security checks; carry ID and arrive with time to spare.
- Events at Mahatma Mandir can cause traffic diversions; share the event name so we can plan.
- Akshardham is usually closed on Mondays; check timings before you go.