India has the world's longest road network at 6.7 million km — surpassing both the US (6.6M km) and China. National highway length grew 61% between 2014 and 2025. Construction speed hit 28+ km/day. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at 1,386 km is longer than Germany's Autobahn A7.
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India Surpassed the US to Have the World's Longest Road Network — 6.7 Million km
30 June 2026 1 min read 0 viewsFact Score: 9/10
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India has the world's longest road network at 6.7M km, surpassing the US and China.
💡 Why This Matters
India's road expansion is transforming economic connectivity and reducing logistics costs nationwide.
📅 Timeline
2014
12 km/day construction
2026
#1 globally at 6.7M km
🌏 India vs World
| Metric | 🇮🇳 India | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Road Network | 6.7M km | 6.6M km (USA) |
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