[MadTitan47]

Originally Posted by jigbarai

Have done mumbai nashik in 4 hrs easily by starting early.

Originally Posted by blackwasp

From Vashi / Koperkhairane, you can reach Nashik in 3 hours even after leaving by 8 am or so.

I did this trip on 22 March 2024 and it took me 3 hours 15 mins to reach Indiranagar from CBD Belapur.

Originally Posted by dvl666

Start time will depend on where you live.
Our aim is to generally reach Starbucks Shahpur by 0730am, latest by 0800am.
We are generally in Nashik in 4hrs.

It is a relief hearing that. It has takes me more than 4.30 hours on occasions to just reach Igatpuri. I will start early this time. I am leaving from Chembur.

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Originally Posted by blackwasp

Incase you leave after 6 am, try to go from Kalyan. It seems a bad idea, but you will actually clear it faster incase there are blocks in Thane and Bhiwandi. From Vashi / Koperkhairane, you can reach Nashik in 3 hours even after leaving by 8 am or so.

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I did this trip on 22 March 2024 and it took me 3 hours 15 mins to reach Indiranagar from CBD Belapur.

This is a revelation, I should try this route for my next trip.

[MadTitan47]

I did the trip on 04th March 2024. Started from Chembur at 6 AM and passed through Kalyan section of NH160 without encountering much traffic. However, got stuck in heavy traffic from Kharadi (approx 15 kms before Kasara). More or less crawling in the traffic till I reached Samruddhi Entry point at Igatpuri.

Took me in total 4 hours including 45 minutes breakfast halt. It is not bad comparing with few of my previous experiences!

Follow up question: Any pointers on what is the best time/strategy to get into Mumbai for my return journey?

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Originally Posted by MadTitan47

Follow up question: Any pointers on what is the best time/strategy to get into Mumbai for my return journey?

If our return is on a weekday, We usually plan our start from Deolali late in the evening, at about 7ish.
Idea is to reach Ghodbunder Road by 10 PM, and after the city traffic subsides (and truck movements start), we're in Borivali by 11.30ish.

If it's a Sunday return, we usually start by 4.30 - 5.00 PM, and are at Borivali by 10 PM.

[dvl666]

Originally Posted by MadTitan47

I did the trip on 04th March 2024. Started from Chembur at 6 AM and passed through Kalyan section of NH160 without encountering much traffic. However, got stuck in heavy traffic from Kharadi (approx 15 kms before Kasara). More or less crawling in the traffic till I reached Samruddhi Entry point at Igatpuri.

Took me in total 4 hours including 45 minutes breakfast halt. It is not bad comparing with few of my previous experiences!

Since you were in chembur, even the routine thane - bhiwandi route would have been similar. Always check GMaps and decide accordingly. Also note that any jams shown by google say +15min will usually be +25-30 easily.

Originally Posted by MadTitan47

Follow up question: Any pointers on what is the best time/strategy to get into Mumbai for my return journey?

We generally prefer to leave in afternoon around 1230-1pm post lunch or if earlier we have lunch at igatpuri. That way most heavy vehciles are on side and if you exit bhiwandi around 3-4pm you are safe.

[omar]

Travelled to Igatpuri and back. Many diversions, potholes and traffic! Would say the last third of the way, towards Igatpuri, had decent winding roads, and minimal traffic.