Every South Delhi resident who’s ever driven toward Faridabad, Jasola, or Okhla knows this road, even if they’ve never thought about it as a single continuous corridor. Mathura Road — part of National Highway 19 — is one of the district’s most important arterials, linking Central Delhi’s Nizamuddin area through Jasola and Okhla before continuing on toward Faridabad and Agra. This guide covers the full route, what it connects, the metro and transit options running alongside it, and why the localities along this corridor have become genuinely attractive for renters working in South Delhi’s business hubs.
Key Takeaways
- Mathura Road (NH-19) runs from Central Delhi’s Nizamuddin area through Jasola and Okhla, continuing to Faridabad and onward toward Agra.
- The Violet Line runs largely parallel to this corridor, with direct stations at Jasola Apollo, Okhla, and Sarita Vihar.
- Localities along Mathura Road offer some of South Delhi’s shortest commutes to Jasola District Centre and Okhla Industrial Area.
What Mathura Road Actually Connects
Mathura Road begins near Delhi Gate in Central Delhi and threads south-east through some of the capital’s most functionally important stretches: past Nizamuddin, through the Ashram junction, alongside Sarai Kale Khan’s multimodal transport hub, and onward through Jasola and Okhla before crossing into Faridabad as it continues its run as National Highway 19 toward Agra.
For South Delhi specifically, the road’s significance is less about through-traffic to Agra and much more about what it connects locally: two of the district’s biggest employment centres, Jasola District Centre and the Okhla Industrial Area, sit directly on or just off this corridor, making it one of the busiest commuter routes in South East Delhi.
The Route in Detail
Travelling south-east from Central Delhi, Mathura Road passes through several distinct zones:
- Nizamuddin & Ashram — Dense, established residential and commercial areas, with the Ashram junction serving as a major interchange point for traffic heading toward South Delhi or Noida
- Sarai Kale Khan — Home to the ISBT, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Pink Line metro, and the newly operational Delhi-Meerut RRTS
- Jasola — Location of Jasola District Centre’s corporate towers, with the road running directly past the district centre’s main entrances
- Okhla — South Delhi’s oldest industrial estate, with Mathura Road forming its western boundary
- Sarita Vihar — A well-established, planned DDA residential colony just off the main road
- Onward to Faridabad — Continuing as NH-19 across the Delhi-Haryana border
Metro & Transit Along the Corridor
Mathura Road’s biggest practical advantage is that it doesn’t require a car to be useful. The Violet Line runs largely parallel to the road through its South Delhi stretch, with direct stations at Jasola Apollo and along toward Okhla NSIC and Sarita Vihar — see our complete Violet Line guide for the full station list. At the corridor’s northern end, Sarai Kale Khan adds the Pink Line and the newly operational Delhi-Meerut RRTS into the mix, making this one of the most multimodal stretches of road anywhere in Delhi.
Real Estate Along Mathura Road
The corridor’s dual role — a functioning national highway and a South Delhi commuter route — shapes the real estate along it in a distinctive way. Localities directly on or near Mathura Road tend to combine strong commercial access with genuinely residential character just a street or two back from the main carriageway.
Jasola benefits most directly, sitting right at the district centre it’s named for, with apartment and builder-floor rentals drawing professionals who want to walk to work. Sarita Vihar, a well-planned DDA colony just off the main road, offers a quieter, more purely residential alternative with the same short commute to Jasola and Okhla. New Friends Colony, a little further along, adds one of South East Delhi’s more established premium addresses to the mix.
Who Should Consider Living Along This Corridor
Mathura Road’s localities suit a specific, common South Delhi profile: professionals working in Jasola or Okhla who want to minimise commute time without sacrificing metro access. It’s less suited to those prioritising a quiet, low-traffic residential feel directly on the main road — the highway function of Mathura Road means genuine traffic noise and volume right along the carriageway, even if the residential pockets just behind it are calm.
For this reason, most renters along this corridor choose a locality set back from the main road itself — Jasola’s residential sectors, or Sarita Vihar’s internal streets — rather than a building directly fronting Mathura Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mathura Road connect in South Delhi?
Mathura Road, part of National Highway 19, connects Central Delhi through Nizamuddin, Jasola, Okhla, and Sarita Vihar onward to Faridabad and the wider NCR.
Which localities sit along Mathura Road?
Nizamuddin, Ashram, Sarai Kale Khan, Jasola, Okhla, and Sarita Vihar all sit directly along or just off Mathura Road.
Is Mathura Road well connected by metro?
Yes. The Violet Line runs largely parallel to Mathura Road through Jasola Apollo, Okhla, and Sarita Vihar, while the Pink Line and RRTS serve Sarai Kale Khan at the road’s northern end.
Why is Mathura Road important for South Delhi renters?
It provides direct access to Jasola District Centre and Okhla Industrial Area, two of South Delhi’s largest employment hubs, making nearby localities attractive for short commutes.
Does Mathura Road connect to Faridabad?
Yes, Mathura Road continues as NH-19 toward Faridabad and onward to Agra, making it one of Delhi’s key southbound national highway corridors.
Bottom Line
Mathura Road may not carry the name recognition of the Outer Ring Road or Press Enclave Road, but for anyone working in Jasola or Okhla, it’s arguably the single most useful corridor in South East Delhi — a highway, a metro shadow route, and a residential gateway all in one. Browse current flats for rent across South Delhi to find a home along this well-connected stretch.
Written by the South Delhi Rentwala Editorial Team, which maps South Delhi’s key road corridors against the residential and commercial demand they generate. Learn more about us.
Published Feb 3, 2026 · Last Updated July 9, 2026 · 8 min read