Karachi to Lahore is about 1,210 km. Here is how driving compares with sending the car on a carrier.
| Drive yourself | Car carrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Fuel for about 1,210 km + motorway tolls + food and a night stop | One fixed rate from Rs 35,000 |
| Your time | Usually 16–20 hours on the road, often over two days | You fly or take the train; the car arrives in 3–5 days |
| Wear on the car | 1,200+ km on the tyres, engine and brakes | No extra mileage |
| Risk | Night driving, fatigue, breakdowns in remote stretches | Car checked and photographed at pickup and delivery |
Work out your fuel cost
Divide 1,210 km by your car’s average (for example 12 km per litre gives about 100 litres) and multiply by today’s petrol price. Add tolls on the M-9, M-5, M-4 and M-3, and the cost of the return trip if you fly back.
When driving makes sense
If you are moving with family and luggage and have the time, driving can be a road trip. For one person, a new car, or anyone short of time, the carrier is usually the better deal.
Get the carrier rate for your car.