Thane Borivali Tunnel Route Map: Distances From 12 MMR Localities

A Thane Borivali tunnel route map tells you where the tunnel goes. It does not tell you how far your own home is from it, which is what actually decides your commute and, over time, your resale value. In 2026, with the 11.84 km tunnel targeting May 2028 and physical progress at 13.73%, buyers across Mumbai’s western suburbs and Thane are asking the same question: is my locality close enough to benefit?

We at Godrej Properties MMR measured approximate road distances from 12 MMR localities to the nearest portal, and estimated the peak-hour drive to the opposite side of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, both today and after the tunnel opens. The result is a practical map of who gains a lot, who gains a little, and who should not pay a tunnel premium at all.

If you are new to the alignment, our route map entry and exit points guide covers the portals in detail.

The corridor runs from Tikuji-ni-Wadi in Manpada, off Ghodbunder Road in Thane, to Ekta Nagar in Magathane, Borivali East. It includes 10.25 km of twin tunnels under the national park and 1.59 km of approach roads. Each tube carries two running lanes and an emergency lane. MMRDA expects the portal-to-portal drive to take about 15 minutes.

Today, the only road link between the two sides runs north around the park on Ghodbunder Road. The portal-to-portal trip is about 23-24 km and takes 60-90 minutes at peak. Through the tunnel, it falls to about 12 km. That 12 km saving is the same for everyone. What changes from one locality to the next is the feeder distance at each end, and how congested that feeder road is.

As a rule of thumb, our team treats 5 km by road as the core catchment and 8 km as the outer limit. Beyond 8 km, the time spent reaching the portal often cancels out much of the saving.

The table lists each locality’s approximate road distance to its nearest portal and our estimate of the peak-hour drive to the far portal area, before and after the tunnel opens. The figures are our estimates from the published alignment and current feeder-road speeds, not MMRDA data.

All distances and times in this table are our estimates [VERIFY: not sourced, modelled on MMRDA’s 15-minute tunnel time]. Drive your own route at peak before relying on them.

The table splits neatly into three groups. The first tier is within about 5 km of a portal: Manpada, Vasant Vihar, Hiranandani Estate, Kolshet Road, Borivali East and Kandivali East. These localities save 40-65 minutes each way to the other side. They are also where industry estimates of a 15-25% portal premium by completion are concentrated.

The second tier includes Majiwada, Thane West and Malad East. They sit 5-9 km from a portal, so they still save 30-50 minutes, but the feeder drive through busy junctions takes a real share of the gain. For these buyers, the tunnel is a strong bonus, not the main reason to buy.

The third tier is the surprise. Kasarvadavali and Dahisar East are close to a portal, but they are also close to the park’s northern loop, so today’s Ghodbunder Road route is already relatively short for them. Goregaon East and anything further south is better served by the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road. For these localities, the tunnel adds little.

Distances on a map are a starting point. These steps turn them into a decision:

• Measure road distance to the nearest portal, not straight-line distance across a creek or hill.
• Drive the feeder leg at 8:30 am on a weekday; that part of the trip will not get faster.
• Check whether your office is on the other side of the park at all. If not, the tunnel is irrelevant to your commute.
• Compare prices between tier-one and tier-two localities. A 5-10% discount for an extra 10 minutes can be good value.
• Look at the metro lines at each end. Our Borivali Thane tunnel map with metro lines covers Metro 7 and Metro 4.
• Ask how construction traffic near the portals will affect daily life until at least 2028.

For a route-by-route commuter comparison, see our Thane Borivali tunnel map for daily commuters.

Godrej Properties Limited has projects inside the tier-one catchment on both sides. In Kandivali East, about 4-5 km from Magathane, godrej reserve kandivali offers 2-4 BHK homes on 18.6 acres with June 2030 possession, and Godrej Bliss Kandivali offers 1-3 BHK homes with November 2029 possession. Ready-to-move Godrej Nest Kandivali sits in the same pocket. On the Thane side, the upcoming Ghodbunder Road township sits about five minutes from Tikuji-ni-Wadi. More on the developer is on the Godrej Properties Limited website.

If your shortlist extends beyond the tunnel, godrej city panvel is our pick for the Navi Mumbai airport belt, and Pune buyers usually compare godrej infinity keshav nagar pune, godrej emerald waters pimpri and godrej serene. In the island city, Adani Bandra Reclamation and L&T The Gateway Sewri are worth a look for buyers whose commute runs along the sea link or Atal Setu rather than across the park.

Q: Which localities are closest to the Thane Borivali tunnel?

Manpada and Vasant Vihar on the Thane side, and Borivali East on the Mumbai side, are within about 1-3 km of a portal. Hiranandani Estate, Kolshet Road, Kandivali East and Dahisar East are within roughly 3-5 km.

Q: How far is Kandivali East from the tunnel?

About 4-5 km by road to the Magathane portal, or roughly 10 minutes via the Western Express Highway in normal traffic. After opening, we estimate 25-35 minutes from Kandivali East to Manpada at peak.

Q: Will Thane West station area benefit from the tunnel?

Yes, but less than Manpada. It is about 8-9 km from the Thane portal, so the feeder drive through Majiwada and Ghodbunder Road takes a share of the time saved. We estimate 40-50 minutes to Borivali East after opening.

Q: Does the tunnel help Goregaon or Andheri?

Very little. Both are better served by the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road for trips to Thane. Do not pay a tunnel premium in these localities.

Q: When will the tunnel route open?

The official target is May 2028. Our Thane Borivali tunnel project completion date analysis puts the base case during 2029.

Q: Is there a toll on the tunnel route?

A car toll of about Rs 200 per crossing has been reported but not notified. Factor it into commute costs as a working assumption.

The Thane Borivali tunnel route map rewards proximity. Localities within about 5 km of a portal save 40-65 minutes each way, while those beyond 8 km save much less. Measure your feeder leg first, and pay a tunnel premium only where the tunnel actually shortens your commute.

Our team can map your shortlist against both portals and arrange site visits at peak hour. For the latest progress, follow our Thane Borivali tunnel current status today tracker.