Direct Route to Odisha's Business Hub
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250-270 km
Distance
~5.5 Hours
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Wagon R, Swift or similar
EXCLUDING GST
Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Xcent or similar
EXCLUDING GST
Maruti Ertiga, Mahindra XUV or similar
EXCLUDING GST
12 Seater (Luxury Edition)
EXCLUDING GST
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Why Choose PuriTaxi
Unlike large aggregators whose base fares inflate by 30–40% at checkout, every puritaxi.in quote includes fuel, GST, and driver allowance. Toll charges (typically – on NH316/NH16) are disclosed upfront — never added as a surprise.
Our drivers are born and raised in Odisha. They know every stretch of NH316 and NH16 — including the poorly lit patches near Phulnakhara and Bhanpur — so your journey is safe even on late-night rides. All drivers are background-verified and trained in defensive driving.
We believe your fare shouldn't change based on rain, festivals, or traffic. Our rates are fixed 365 days a year, including during Rath Yatra season, Diwali, and public holidays.
Every vehicle in our fleet is FASTag-compliant, ensuring smooth passage through toll plazas with no cash delays — and no double-toll penalty under the 2025 MoRTH toll regulations.
Medical transfers to Fakir Mohan Medical College, judicial commutes to Balasore District Court, academic travel to Fakir Mohan University, pilgrim groups, and corporate transfers — we serve all travel needs with dedicated service.
Dedicated support team available throughout your journey. Book anytime, day or night. We're always ready to serve you with instant confirmation and real-time assistance.
Route Information
Total Distance
81 – 87 km
Primary Highways
NH316 + NH16
Estimated Duration
1h 40m – 2h
Key Bottlenecks
OMP Square
~60 km | Smooth & Well-Maintained
This stretch is smooth and well-maintained, passing through the heritage craft corridor of coastal Odisha. Notable landmarks include:
Sakshigopal Temple (~8 km from Puri)
A sacred Vaishnava shrine; many pilgrims consider their Puri yatra incomplete without visiting Lord Gopinath here.
Raghurajpur Heritage Village (~10 km from Puri)
India's only living heritage crafts village, home to Pattachitra painters, palm-leaf engravers, and stone carve
Pipli (~45 km from Puri)
World-famous for its vibrant appliqué handicrafts. The roadside stalls are a paradise for souveni
~25 km | Urban Leg
This is the more urban leg of the journey. Traffic density increases significantly near:
Phulnakhara Junction
Major intersection with moderate traffic during peak hours
Bhanpur
Popular highway dhabas location — great for meal breaks
Balasore Highway and OMP Square
Allow 15–20 extra minutes during peak hours
🌙 Night Travel Advisory
Certain stretches of NH16 between Bhubaneswar and Balasore have poorly lit road segments. Our drivers are specifically briefed on these hazard zones and drive with appropriate caution after dark.
Book your comfortable one-way taxi now and enjoy a hassle-free journey to the Silver City
Testimonials
"Booked a Dzire for my father's treatment at Fakir Mohan Medical College. Driver was punctual, polite, and very helpful with luggage. Transparent billing — no surprises."
Sunita Behera
Puri
"Travelled Puri to Balasore District Court for a hearing. Driver knew the shortest route and got me there 20 minutes early. Will always use puritaxi.in for court dates."
Advocate Rakesh Mohanty
Puri
"Group of 14 pilgrims after Rath Yatra darshan — booked a Tempo Traveller. Comfortable AC vehicle, experienced driver, great pricing. Highly recommended for pilgrim groups."
Ramesh Panda
Bhubaneswar
"Used the night taxi service from Puri to Balasore. Was nervous about NH16 at night but the driver was very experienced and knew all the risky spots. Safe and comfortable."
Dr. Priya Dash
Balasore
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