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India’s Shortest National Highway

Think all national highways in India stretch across states? Meet NH-548, the shortest one — just 5 km long! Explore its surprising role with SpotGenie Facts.

Pratik Kamble

08 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

View of NH-548 connecting JNPT port to NH-348 in Maharashtra

Think all national highways in India stretch across states? Meet NH-548, the shortest one — just 5 km long! Explore its surprising role with SpotGenie Facts.

🧠 Did You Know?

India’s shortest national highway is NH-548, and it's just 5 kilometers long!
Located in Maharashtra, this tiny-yet-mighty route connects the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) to NH-348 near Palaspe.

Despite its length, it holds national highway status due to its strategic economic role in connecting one of India’s busiest ports to the country’s wider road network.

🛣️ Why Is a 5 km Road a National Highway?

National highway status isn’t based on length — it’s based on function and significance:

NH-548 facilitates cargo movement from JNPT, India’s largest container port.
Plays a key role in the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
Enables quick truck movement, reducing port congestion and logistics bottlenecks.

So yes — size doesn’t always matter. It’s about connectivity and critical function.

🌐 Shortest Doesn’t Mean Small Impact

Compare this to India’s longest NH — NH-44, which spans over 4,000 km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
NH-548 might be shorter than your morning walk, but its role in trade logistics makes it mighty in the eyes of India’s infrastructure planners.

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