Islamabad to Khewra Salt Mine
Khewra Salt Mine distance from Islamabad is approximately 200 km by road, with a typical drive time of about 3 hours. Capital-region visitors usually join M-2 at Islamabad or Rawalpindi interchanges, drive south past Kallar Kahar, exit at Chakwal, then follow the 30 km road west to Khewra in Jhelum District.
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Islamabad
- Province / region
- Islamabad Capital Territory
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 507 m
- Latitude
- 33.6844° N
- Longitude
- 73.0479° E
- GPS
- 33.6844° N, 73.0479° E
- Copy: 33.6844, 73.0479
Khewra Salt Mine
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 288 m
- Latitude
- 32.6479389° N
- Longitude
- 73.0083944° E
- GPS
- 32.6479389° N, 73.0083944° E
- Copy: 32.6479389, 73.0083944
Quick summary
- The driving distance from Islamabad to Khewra Salt Mine is approximately 200 km via M-2 and the Chakwal-Khewra road. Traffic around Rawalpindi and the M-2 entry points adds time on Friday afternoons and long weekends.
- Some older sources cite 160 km using different start or end points. The ~200 km figure reflects a typical drive from central Islamabad to the PMDC visitor entrance.
- Khewra sits in Jhelum District, not Islamabad Capital Territory. Chakwal city, your motorway exit, is in Chakwal District about 30 km east of the mine.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Khewra from Islamabad?
Approximately 200 km by road, about 3 hours of driving on M-2 and local roads.
Is Khewra a day trip from Islamabad?
Yes. It is one of the most popular day trips from the capital region because of the direct M-2 southbound route.
Can I combine Kallar Kahar with the mine?
Yes, if you start early. Kallar Kahar sits on M-2 east of Chakwal. Allow a full day for both the lake stop and the underground tour.
Which M-2 interchange is best from Islamabad?
Most drivers use Islamabad Expressway or Rawalpindi access at Balkasar. Pick whichever is closer to your neighbourhood to avoid crossing the twin cities at rush hour.
Is the mine inside Islamabad?
No. Khewra is in Jhelum District, roughly 200 km south of the capital on the far side of the Salt Range.
How does Islamabad compare to Lahore for drive time?
Islamabad is closer by about 60 km. Lahore visitors face a longer northbound M-2 run, while you drive south from the capital toward Chakwal.