3h 40m drive via Ranchi → Bokaro → Dhanbad → Maithon (NH33 + local) · Massive Damodar valley dam — boating, sunset views and Kalyaneshwari Mandir.
highway★★★★☆
Mostly 4-lane; final 12 km is a 2-lane scenic dam approach road.
Quiet, comfortable cruise to a relaxing weekend reservoir.
From ₹1799/day · approx. 16 km/L
Book this car →Excludes parking, food and any additional days. Petrol assumed at ₹100/L.
The road distance from Ranchi to Maithon Dam is approximately 180 km via Ranchi → Bokaro → Dhanbad → Maithon (NH33 + local). The drive takes about 3h 40m in normal traffic.
Driving from Ranchi to Maithon Dam takes approximately 3h 40m via Ranchi → Bokaro → Dhanbad → Maithon (NH33 + local). Add 30–60 minutes during weekend mornings or peak traffic. Road condition: Mostly 4-lane; final 12 km is a 2-lane scenic dam approach road.
Toll from Ranchi to Maithon Dam is approximately ₹140 one-way and ₹280 for a round trip. Toll rates may change — keep FASTag balance topped up.
Hyundai Creta is the recommended self drive car for Ranchi to Maithon Dam. Quiet, comfortable cruise to a relaxing weekend reservoir. Available on Drigo from ₹1799/day.
A 1-day round trip from Ranchi to Maithon Dam in a Hyundai Creta costs approximately ₹4329 — including ₹1799 self drive rental, ₹2250 fuel (360 km @ 16 km/L) and ₹280 tolls. Excludes parking and food.
Yes. Drigo offers self drive cars in Ranchi from verified local hosts — book online, complete digital KYC and pick up the car for your Maithon Dam trip. No driver, no waiting allowance.
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