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Distance & transit estimator

Put in two pincodes and get an approximate road distance and a rough transit time, with the method shown.

Enter two Indian pincodes and this free Safe & Secure Logistics calculator gives an approximate road distance and a rough transit time. The method is shown: straight line distance times a 1.3 road factor, about 400 km a day, plus a handling day. It is labelled approximate, not a promise.

Approximate distance and transit appear here.

How it works

The method, and its limits

Distance = great-circle (haversine) distance between the two pincodes’ post-office locations × 1.3. Pincode locations are the median of the India Post offices in each pincode.

Transit = road km ÷ 400 km a day, rounded up, + 1 handling day. A single-driver truck typically covers 300 to 450 km a day on Indian highways; part-loads also spend time at hubs.

Both figures are for planning. The actual route, checkposts, weather, loading time and the service you book decide the real number, which our desk confirms with your price.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Safe & Secure distance calculator work?

It finds both pincodes in the India Post directory, measures the straight-line (haversine) distance between their post-office locations and multiplies it by 1.3 to approximate the road distance.

Why multiply by 1.3?

Roads are never straight. A factor of about 1.2 to 1.4 is a common planning rule for Indian highways; 1.3 sits in the middle. Hilly and coastal routes can run longer.

How is transit time estimated?

Road kilometres divided by about 400 km per day, plus one handling day. It is a planning estimate, not a delivery promise.

Is the distance good enough for an e-way bill?

No. The e-way bill portal calculates PIN-to-PIN distance itself; use this figure for planning only.

Can I use a city name instead of a pincode?

This tool needs 6-digit pincodes so the location is precise. Use the pincode of the pickup and delivery addresses.

Does it work without JavaScript?

The calculation needs JavaScript. Without it, the form sends both pincodes to our quote form and our desk replies with distance, transit and price.

How accurate is the result?

Usually within about 15% of the road distance on long highway routes; less accurate for short or hilly trips. It is labelled approximate for that reason.

Does SSL deliver to every pincode?

Coverage depends on the service. Part-loads deliver through SSL’s branches; full truckloads can reach most of India. Ask our desk for your pincode.

Want an exact price?

Our desk confirms your lane, vehicle and price, usually within minutes.

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