Old Madras Road (NH 75) Bangalore

NH 75 is a national highway in South India. It starts from Bangalore and ends at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, covering a total length of approximately 627 km.

Within Bangalore, the road runs from KR Puram through Whitefield, then crosses Hoskote Toll Plaza before heading toward Kolar. The 30-km stretch inside Bangalore is what most buyers refer to as "Old Madras Road."

The name goes back to British-era India. This road was the primary trade and transport route connecting Bangalore to Madras (now Chennai). Goods, soldiers, and traders used this road for centuries.

NH 75 might be the name on the maps, but 'Old Madras Road' is the name in the heart of the city. Since the reclassification after independence, the original name has remained the standard for navigation and local businesses, demonstrating that some names are simply too established to change.

The road also connects to the historic Madras Trunk Road (MTR) at certain stretches, further reinforcing its historical importance in the region.

The road passes through some of Bangalore's fastest-growing localities. Here is a locality-by-locality breakdown from west to east:

If you are buying property on NH 75, Hoskote and Whitefield are the two areas that attract the most residential demand. Whitefield is more established. Hoskote is emerging fast with lower entry prices.

NH 75 starts at Bangalore (specifically near the KR Puram interchange) and ends at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The highway connects several major cities

• Bangalore (Karnataka)
• Hoskote (Karnataka)
• Kolar (Karnataka)
• Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh)
• Vellore (Tamil Nadu)
• Ranipet (Tamil Nadu)
• Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
• Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu)

Within Karnataka, the highway runs for approximately 90 km before crossing into Andhra Pradesh near Palamaner. The Bangalore-to-Hoskote section is the most densely developed stretch for residential real estate.

Old Madras Road is not just a highway. It is a full connectivity system when you include the roads branching from it.

Road Connectivity:

• Connects to Outer Ring Road (ORR) near KR Puram
• Links to NICE Road via the Hoskote spur
• Intersects with Whitefield-Hoskote Road (NH 648)
• Connects to Budigere Road and Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR)

Metro Connectivity:

• Kadugodi Metro Station on the Purple Line is the current eastern terminus
• The Purple Line extension toward Hoskote is planned. Once complete, travel time from Hoskote to MG Road drops to under 40 minutes.

Airport Connectivity:

• Kempegowda International Airport is 39 km from Hoskote via NH 44
• The planned Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) will further reduce airport travel time

The Old Madras Road corridor has seen consistent real estate growth over the last 10 years. The IT boom in Whitefield and ITPL pushed residential demand eastward. Areas like Hoskote, Budigere, and Kadugodi now attract both end-users and investors.

Why buyers choose this corridor:

• Prices are 30 to 40% lower than comparable Whitefield addresses
• Strong rental demand from IT professionals working in ITPL, Manyata, and EPIP Zone
• Good social infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and malls
• Upcoming Metro extension adds long-term capital appreciation potential

Average property prices on Old Madras Road NH 75 (2026):

Hoskote stands out as the entry point for buyers who want NH 75 frontage without paying Whitefield prices.

The biggest new launch on Old Madras Road NH 75 in 2026 is Sobha One World, located near the Hoskote Toll Plaza.

Sobha One World, Hoskote

Sobha One World is a 300-acre integrated township by Sobha Limited. It sits just 5 minutes from NH 75, making it one of the most connected residential projects in East Bangalore right now.

Key Project Details:

Unit-wise pricing at Sobha One World:

Why it works for NH 75 buyers:

Sobha One World gives you direct highway access without living on a busy road. The project sits slightly off NH 75, so you get the connectivity without the noise. Whitefield is 20 min away. The airport is 45 minutes away. Kadugodi Metro is 17 minutes away.

Sobha Limited has a 15% resale premium in Bangalore over other local builders. That makes this project an investment-grade buy for buyers who plan to hold for 5 to 7 years.

If you plan to live on this corridor, you need to know what exists nearby. Here is a quick overview:

Schools:

• VIBGYOR High School, Kadugodi
• New Baldwin International School
• Shri Ram Global School
• Chrysalis High School
• Clarus International School

Hospitals:

• Motherhood Clinic
• MVJ Hospital
• East Point Hospital
• Aster Whitefield Hospital
• Manipal Hospital ITPL

Tech Parks:

• International Tech Park
• EPIP Zone
• GR Tech Park
• Brigade Signature Towers
• Bearys Global Research Centre

Malls and Shopping:

• Orion Uptown Mall
• Park Square Mall
• Decathlon, OMR
• Inorbit Mall
• INOX SBR Horizon

Buyers often compare Old Madras Road with Sarjapur Road, Kanakapura Road or Tumkur Road. Here is how it stacks up:

Old Madras Road gives you the best airport access among the three corridors. The Purple Line Metro also gives it an edge over Kanakapura Road for daily commuters.

The short answer is yes, especially for buyers with a 5-year-plus horizon.

Here is what drives the case:

• IT demand is structural. Whitefield and ITPL are permanent employment zones. Over 4 lakh people work in this corridor. That demand pushes eastward year on year.
• STRR will reduce commute times. It provides a clear run from Hoskote to other major hubs, meaning you're no longer at the mercy of Bangalore's core traffic.
• Metro extension is a value trigger. Property prices along the 30 km stretch will rise when the Purple Line reaches Hoskote.
• Entry prices are still viable. Rs. 1.09 Crores for a Sobha 1 BHK on this corridor is low compared to equivalent addresses on Sarjapur Road or Hebbal.

The honest caveat: peak-hour traffic between Whitefield and Hoskote can be slow on NH 75. The STRR and Metro extension will fix this, but both are 2 to 4 years away. If your office is in Central Bangalore, this corridor requires careful thought.