Introduction
Traveling is not only a hobby but a passion. It is a passion that is fueled by the desire to explore new places. Only a lack of resources can calm down this passion, that too temporarily. Although Pakistan is a third-world country, there are many travel enthusiasts here. Murree is a travel destination favorite for many tourists in Pakistan. Tourists who plan to visit Murree from the Southern parts of the country are particularly interested in knowing the Lahore to Murree Distance. We’ll answer the question to this answer as well as share different tips for those who are planning to travel this route.
Lahore to Murree Distance: The Breakdown
The Lahore to Murree distance depends upon the route taken for the travel as well as the mode of transport. Hence it can be broken down into two main categories:
- Travel through the road.
- Travel by Air.
However, it is pertinent to mention here that the travel to Murree can’t be covered solely through the air. This is because Murree does not have an airport. Travel on the road is possible through two routes :
- Grand Trunk Road aka G.T Road
- Motorway M2
We’ll discuss all these aspects one by one.
Lahore to Murree Distance: By the Road
As we have discussed above briefly the Lahore to Murree distance by road depends upon the choice of the route taken to cover the same. The details of both of the routes in this regard are given below:
Through G.T Road
G.T. Road does not go to Murree directly. It is the oldest route originating from Dehli (India) to Peshawar (Pakistan). It was made by the King Sher Shah Suri. In order to cover the Lahore to Murree distance, this route may help you in getting to Rawalpindi from Lahore. From there onwards, you may seek any other mode of transport (at your convenience) to head towards Murree. This route is a shorter one as its length is 372 Km in total but it may take more time in actuality since this road passes through many urban areas. Due to this factor, the speed of travel has to be reduced and hence the time required to cover the distance keeps increasing. Another factor that plays its role in reducing the speed of commutes on this route is that motorbikes are allowed to travel on this.
Speaking on the basis of the experience of frequent travelers, we can say that in totality it takes almost 05 hrs. 30 mins. to 06 hrs. to travel from Lahore to Murree via G.T. Road. Apart from the factor mentioned above, the worn-out condition of the road from different patches also plays a role in the delay.
Tourist Attractions on the Way
The above-mentioned distance is without any stay during the journey, whereas it is natural to stop and stay during a journey so long. There are many tourist attractions on the way. For example, Gujranwala City comes on the way from Lahore to Rawalpindi. This city is famous for its food. Similarly, a tourist destination named Sohawa also happens to be on this route. So longer stays at any such destination may increase the time of travel.
Through Motorway M2
Motorway M2 is a relatively newer road in Pakistan. It is only 26 years old as of now. This road was integrated by the ex-premier of the country, Mr. Nawaz Sharif in 1997. It does not go to Murree straightaway either. M2 Motorway merely connects Lahore to Islamabad. Thereafter, you have to travel through the city to take either of the two routes to head towards Murree :
- Murree Road (From the twin city of Islamabad i.e. Rawalpindi)
- Islamabad Expressway
See Also: Can a 660cc Car Go to Murree?
Islamabad expressway is slightly faster but it is more steep and adventurous with sharper turns on the road. The level of expertise required on this road is more as compared to the other one.
Stay During the Journey
There are certain stay/service areas along the M2 Motorway. These areas have washrooms, restaurants, dining areas and mosques, etc. If one is to stop at any such area, the time required to travel will increase. Apart from the stay areas, a tourist destination town namely “Kallar Kahar” happens to be by the side of this route too.
Lahore to Murree Distance: By Air
Murree does not have an airport and hence no flight heads toward the hill station directly. The best chance to cover Lahore to Murree distance by air is to get to Islamabad from Lahore by air. The distance is 172 miles or 276 Km approx. The time a flight takes to cover this distance is approx 50 minutes. From there onwards, you can reach Murree through a privately booked car or Taxi, etc.
Conclusion
Lahore is a big city and Murree is a tourist destination. The Lahore to Murree distance is not very large in terms of scale. However, the distance is dependent upon several factors which we have discussed above.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the maximum distance from Lahore to Murree?
A: It is 430 Km.
Q: Is it possible to go to Murree directly from Lahore by air?
A: No, it is not possible as there is no airport in Murree, to date.
