Tata Ace
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Book Tata AcePune to Mumbai is one of the shortest routes we book, and one of the busiest. At about 150 km, a truck that loads in Chakan in the morning is usually unloading in Bhiwandi or at JNPT by the afternoon. The short distance changes how you plan: loading time and Mumbai entry timing matter more than the drive itself.
Trip fares, Pune to Mumbai
| Truck | Load capacity | Trip fare |
| Tata Ace | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.3,900 - Rs.4,400 |
| 14ft Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.4,600 - Rs.5,200 |
| 20ft truck | 6.5 ton | Rs.6,200 - Rs.6,800 |
| 32ft container | 7-8 ton | Rs.8,200 - Rs.8,700 |
| 32ft container | 16 ton | Rs.19,700 - Rs.20,800 |
Toll on the expressway is included in every fare. Enter your exact pickup and delivery points in the freight calculator for the confirmed amount.
What Pune sends to Mumbai
Auto components lead the list. Tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers in Chakan, Bhosari, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Ranjangaon send parts to Mumbai-area assembly units and to JNPT for export. Engineering goods, castings and machine parts follow the same path.
The second big flow is export cargo headed for Nhava Sheva. Pune exporters of auto parts, electrical equipment and processed food rely on this route, and the port cut-off time decides everything about when the truck must leave.
FMCG and consumer durables also move from Pune-area plants to Bhiwandi, the main warehousing hub for the Mumbai region.
Expressway or old highway
Most trucks take the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. It is faster, but the Khandala ghat section can back up for an hour or two after a breakdown or on long weekends. The old NH-48 through Lonavala is slower and gets used when the expressway is blocked.
Heavy rain in July and August brings fog and slow traffic on the ghat. Trucks still run, but allow extra time; delivery may move to the next day.
Timing your delivery in Mumbai
This is where Pune to Mumbai trips go wrong. Large trucks face entry timing limits inside Mumbai city during the day. Deliveries to Bhiwandi, Taloja, Turbhe and JNPT are not affected. Deliveries to Andheri, Kurla or the island city often have to wait for the night window.
Our advice: if the consignee is inside city limits, load in the afternoon in Pune so the truck arrives when entry opens. If the drop is JNPT, work back from the port cut-off and give at least 3 hours of buffer.
What makes this route different
On a 2,000 km run, an hour lost at a factory gate hardly matters. On a 150 km run, it can cost you the delivery slot. Most delays on Pune to Mumbai trips happen before the truck even leaves: the invoice is not ready, the e-way bill has the wrong vehicle number, or the loading bay is busy with another truck.
Have documents ready before the truck reports. If your dispatch team closes at 6 pm, book the truck for the morning so it is loaded and moving by noon.
Return loads from Mumbai to Pune are plentiful, which keeps trucks available on this route most of the year. The exceptions are the last week of March and the week before Diwali, when both cities rush to close dispatches.
Pickup areas in Pune
We load across Chakan, Talegaon, Bhosari, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hinjewadi, Ranjangaon, Shirwal, Hadapsar, Kurkumbh and Pirangut. Chakan MIDC gates run slot systems at large plants, so share the gate details when you book.
Picking the truck
On a short route, the truck size decision is simple: book by weight. A 20ft truck with 6.5 ton load capacity is the most common choice for auto parts. For small urgent parts to a single customer, a Tata Ace is the most economical option. For full export loads to JNPT, the 32ft container is the usual pick. The truck size guide shows inside dimensions.
Payment
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
For other routes from the city, see hire truck in Pune. For loads going back from Mumbai, see hire truck in Mumbai.
Pune to Mumbai: common questions
How long does Pune to Mumbai take by truck?
About 150 km: same-day delivery possible if the truck loads early; otherwise next day. In heavy monsoon rain or on long weekends, allow extra time.
Can you deliver the same day?
Yes, if the truck loads by noon and the drop is outside Mumbai city limits, such as Bhiwandi, Taloja or JNPT.
What does a 20ft truck cost?
Rs.6,200 to Rs.6,800 for Pune to Mumbai, with expressway toll included.
Can you deliver to JNPT for export?
Yes. Share the port cut-off time and CFS name at booking so we plan the reporting time in Pune.
Why can my truck not enter Mumbai in the afternoon?
Mumbai restricts large goods vehicles in parts of the city during the day. Deliveries inside those areas happen in the night window.
Is toll extra?
No. Expressway toll and all other toll are included in the fare.
Can I book a Tata Ace for spare parts?
Yes. A Tata Ace carries up to 1,100 kg and costs Rs.3,900 to Rs.4,400 for this route.
How much do I pay at booking?
The Booking Amount at confirmation. Then 90% at loading, and the balance at delivery before unloading.
Do you pick up from Ranjangaon MIDC?
Yes. Ranjangaon, Shirwal and Kurkumbh are all covered. The fare is worked out for the actual pickup location.
Can I track the truck?
Yes. GPS tracking starts after loading, and you get the link on your phone.
