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The coastal stretch from Bhubaneswar down to Puri, then along Marine Drive to Konark, is one of the best short road trips in India — temples, beaches, and a proper highway drive, all inside a single day. Doing it self-drive means you set the pace: linger at Jagannath Temple as long as you want, stop for photos on Marine Drive, and skip the wait for a cab back in the evening. Here's exactly how to plan it with Kalinga Ride.
Bhubaneswar to Puri is about 60 km via NH316, a smooth four-lane highway that usually takes 1.5 hours depending on traffic near Pipili. From Puri, most self-drive visitors continue to Konark (roughly 35 km) along the coastal Marine Drive road rather than doubling back — it's a slower drive but a genuinely scenic one, running close to the shoreline for long stretches. If you're short on time and skipping Puri, Bhubaneswar to Konark direct is about 65 km on NH316.
| Route Leg | Distance | Typical Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar → Puri (NH316) | ~60 km | 1.5 hours |
| Puri → Konark (Marine Drive) | ~35 km | 1 hour |
| Bhubaneswar → Konark direct (NH316) | ~65 km | 1.5 hours |
Yes, comfortably — provided you start early. Leaving Bhubaneswar by 7 AM gets you to Jagannath Temple by mid-morning before the crowds peak, leaves the late morning for Puri beach, and puts you on Marine Drive to Konark by early afternoon with good light for the Sun Temple. Driving back to Bhubaneswar by early evening avoids the worst of NH316's return traffic. If you'd rather not rush it, an overnight stay in Puri and a relaxed Konark visit the next morning works just as well — the rental period simply needs to cover both days.
The highway itself is good enough that almost any car in the Kalinga Ride fleet handles it comfortably. The real question is passengers, luggage, and how much you want to spend. Here's a realistic breakdown:
NH316 has toll plazas along the Bhubaneswar–Puri stretch — keep a FASTag-enabled vehicle or small change ready, since exact toll amounts change periodically. On fuel, remember our standard policy: you receive the car at a set fuel level and return it at the same level, so budget roughly ₹8–12 per km depending on the vehicle for the roughly 120–130 km round trip if you're covering both Puri and Konark from Bhubaneswar.
Same requirements as any Kalinga Ride booking: a valid Indian driving license (held at least a year) and a government photo ID like your Aadhaar card. Pick up from our KIIT Road base in Patia, or reserve a complete car rental in Bhubaneswar with airport pickup if you're flying in specifically for this trip. If you're a KIIT student or Patia-based professional planning this as a weekend escape, our local KIIT & Patia guide covers weekend rental logistics in more detail.
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