Murree to Khewra Salt Mine
Khewra Salt Mine distance from Murree is approximately 220 km by road, about 4 hours descending from the hill station through Rawalpindi or Islamabad, then south on M-2 to Chakwal interchange and west to Khewra in Jhelum District. Murree traffic on weekends often adds an hour before you reach the motorway.
Drive route planner
Live distance and drive time with motorway notes. Confirm road conditions on the day you travel.
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Murree
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 2291 m
- Latitude
- 33.907° N
- Longitude
- 73.3903° E
- GPS
- 33.907° N, 73.3903° E
- Copy: 33.907, 73.3903
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 Murree to Khewra Salt Mine is approximately 220 km, but hill road conditions matter more than the number on a map. The Murree Expressway and old Murree Road drop you to Rawalpindi or Islamabad before you join M-2 south.
- Khewra sits in Jhelum District , not in the Murree hills. You leave the Himalayan foothills, cross the Potohar Plateau on the motorway, then climb gently into Salt Range foothills west of Chakwal.
- Summer weekend queues on Murree Road and at toll plazas near Rawalpindi add 45 to 60 minutes. Winter snow closures block the descent entirely on some days.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Murree and Khewra the same day?
Difficult. Each destination deserves half a day plus 4 or more hours of driving between them. Split across two days instead.
How far is Khewra from Murree?
Approximately 220 km by road, about 4 hours if Murree descent traffic is light.
Which road do I take down from Murree?
The Murree Expressway to Rawalpindi is the fastest descent. The old Murree Road through Lower Topa is scenic but slower on weekends.
Does winter snow block the route?
Snow blocks the Murree descent, not the mine road. If Murree roads close, postpone the mine trip or descend before snowfall.
Is the mine in Murree Tehsil?
No. Khewra is in Jhelum District at the southern edge of the Salt Range, far below the Murree hill station.
Where should I stay for a Murree plus Khewra trip?
Rawalpindi or Chakwal. Chakwal puts you 30 km from the mine for an early morning visit after a Murree day.