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title: "Toll plazas near Salem"
url: "https://raahguide.com/city/salem/"
canonical: "https://raahguide.com/city/salem/"
updated: "2026-11-09"
source: "NHAI Toll Information System (tis.nhai.gov.in) / Rajmargyatra"
---

# Toll plazas near Salem

8 toll plazas lie within 60 km of central Salem, Tamil Nadu. The nearest is Omallur Toll Plaza at 12 km. Car single-journey toll ranges from ₹35 to ₹160. Distances are straight-line from the city centre.

| Plaza | Highway | Distance | Car, single | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Omallur Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/omallur-toll-plaza/) | NH-44 | 12 km | ₹95 | older |
| [Mettupatti Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/mettupatti-toll-plaza/) | NH-79 | 19 km | ₹65 | current |
| [Vaiguntham Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/vaiguntham-toll-plaza/) | NH-544 | 30 km | ₹80 | current |
| [Vellar Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/vellar-toll-plaza/) | NH-544H | 33 km | ₹40 | current |
| [Palayam Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/palayam-toll-plaza/) | NH-44 | 40 km | ₹160 | current |
| [H.Pudhupatti Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/h-pudhupatti-toll-plaza/) | NH-179A | 46 km | ₹95 | current |
| [Ammapettai Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/ammapettai-toll-plaza/) | NH-544H | 46 km | ₹35 | current |
| [Rasampalayan Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/rasampalayan-toll-plaza/) | NH-44 | 51 km | ₹80 | current |

## Questions

### How many toll plazas are there near Salem?

There are 8 toll plazas within 60 km of central Salem, on NH-44, NH-79, NH-544, NH-544H, NH-179A. Distances are straight-line from the city centre.

### Which is the nearest toll plaza to Salem?

Omallur Toll Plaza on NH-44, about 12 km from the centre of Salem. A car pays ₹95 for a single journey (older rate, check before you travel).

### What is the car toll near Salem?

Single-journey car toll at the 8 priced plazas near Salem ranges from ₹35 at Ammapettai Toll Plaza to ₹160 at Palayam Toll Plaza. The average is ₹81.

### Can I get a FASTag local pass near Salem?

The ₹1,500/₹3,000 local pass is for residents within 20 km of a plaza with a non-commercial vehicle. 2 plazas lie within 20 km of central Salem: Omallur Toll Plaza, Mettupatti Toll Plaza. Check your eligibility with the plaza or your FASTag issuer; it depends on where you live, not the city centre.

### Is the FASTag annual pass worth it around Salem?

The annual pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings or one year, for private cars, jeeps and vans at National Highway fee plazas. At the average car fare near Salem (₹81), it pays for itself after about 38 crossings.

### Are these toll rates current?

7 of the 8 plazas near Salem have current car rates in our data. 1 has an older or missing rate, so check NHAI's Rajmargyatra or TIS before you travel.

Source: RaahGuide, https://raahguide.com/city/salem/. City locations: GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0.