Gate 1 — GT Road (Grand Trunk Road)
Location: Near Sector A — the main entry point from GT Road, Rawalpindi side
Connects to Rawalpindi, Satellite Town, and the GT Road commercial corridor.
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DHA Phase II has multiple security gates along the Islamabad Expressway and GT Road. Each gate serves different sectors.
Location: Near Sector A — the main entry point from GT Road, Rawalpindi side
Connects to Rawalpindi, Satellite Town, and the GT Road commercial corridor.
Location: Near Sector A — secondary GT Road gate, close to Gate 1
Provides alternative GT Road access for Sector A and Sector B residents.
Location: Near Sector B / C boundary — connects to the GT Road and Expressway junction
Quick access to both GT Road and the start of the Islamabad Expressway.
Location: Near Sector D — one of the busiest gates for Expressway commuters
Direct Expressway entry for Sectors D, E, and the central boulevards.
Location: Near Sector H / J — the main Expressway gate for the deeper sectors
Connects to Sectors F, G, H, and J. Closest gate for Giga Mall access.
Approximate driving distances and travel times from DHA Phase II. Times vary with traffic, time of day, and route.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad International Airport (ISB) | ~25 km | 35–45 minutes | Via Islamabad Expressway → Kashmir Highway → M-1 Motorway. Travel time depends on Expressway and motorway traffic. |
| Blue Area, Islamabad | ~18 km | 25–40 minutes | Via Islamabad Expressway → Faisal Avenue or 7th Avenue. Peak hours add 10–20 minutes. |
| Bahria Town Islamabad | ~8 km | 15–20 minutes | Via GT Road heading towards Rawalpindi. Bahria Town Phase 8 is the closest section. |
| NUST (H-12 Campus) | ~12 km | 20–30 minutes | Via Islamabad Expressway → Service Road or IJP Road junction. Expressway traffic determines timing. |
| Wah Cantt | ~45 km | 50–70 minutes | Via GT Road through Rawalpindi and Taxila. M-1 Motorway is faster but longer in distance. |
| Giga Mall (World Trade Center) | ~2 km (internal) | 3–5 minutes | Located within DHA Phase II on the Sector F / G boundary. Walk or drive via the main boulevard. |
| Faisal Mosque | ~22 km | 30–40 minutes | Via Islamabad Expressway → Faisal Avenue. The mosque is at the northern end of Faisal Avenue against the Margalla Hills. |
| Rawalpindi (Saddar) | ~12 km | 20–30 minutes | Via GT Road. Commercial areas of Saddar Rawalpindi are directly along the GT Road route. |
| PIMS Hospital | ~16 km | 25–35 minutes | Via Islamabad Expressway to Srinagar Highway (7th Avenue). PIMS is located in G-8 sector near the Srinagar Highway. |
| Centaurus Mall | ~15 km | 25–35 minutes | Via Islamabad Expressway to Jinnah Avenue. The Centaurus is located at the intersection of Jinnah Avenue and Constitution Avenue in F-8. |
| F-10 Markaz | ~14 km | 20–30 minutes | Via Islamabad Expressway to Margalla Road or 7th Avenue. F-10 Markaz is a major commercial area in Islamabad. |
| Jinnah Super Market (F-7) | ~17 km | 25–40 minutes | Via Islamabad Expressway to Faisal Avenue then Jinnah Avenue. Jinnah Super is one of Islamabad's oldest and most popular shopping areas. |
| Patriata (New Murree) | ~85 km | 2–2.5 hours | Via GT Road to Rawalpindi then Murree Expressway. Patriata (New Murree) is a hill station with a chairlift and scenic views, popular for day trips. |
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is approximately 25 km from DHA Phase 2, taking 35–45 minutes by car. The most common route is via the Islamabad Expressway to Kashmir Highway, then joining the M-1 Motorway towards the airport. Early morning and late night drives are faster with minimal traffic. During peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–7 PM), expect 15–20 minutes of additional travel time on the Expressway.
Bahria Town Islamabad (Phase 8, the closest section) is approximately 8 km from DHA Phase 2, taking 15–20 minutes via GT Road heading towards Rawalpindi. The route is straightforward — exit from Gate 1 or Gate 3 and follow GT Road south. Traffic is generally moderate, making this one of the quickest intercommunity commutes in the twin cities.
Blue Area, Islamabad's central business district, is approximately 18 km from DHA Phase 2, taking 25–40 minutes. Take the Islamabad Expressway north and exit at Faisal Avenue or 7th Avenue. Blue Area is the commercial and financial hub of the capital, home to major corporate offices, banks, and government buildings. Morning and evening rush hours add significant time.
NUST (National University of Sciences and Technology) H-12 Campus is approximately 12 km from DHA Phase 2, taking 20–30 minutes. Take the Islamabad Expressway north and exit via the Service Road or IJP Road junction towards H-12. NUST is one of Pakistan's top-ranked universities, and this route is frequently used by students and faculty living in DHA Phase II.
The fastest way to check the distance from your current location to DHA Phase 2 is to use Google Maps or a ride-hailing app. Here's how:
Open Google Maps on your phone, search for "DHA Phase 2 Islamabad", and tap "Directions." The app will calculate the route, distance, and estimated travel time from your current location by car, bike, or public transport.
Use Gate 5 (near Sector D) if you are heading to the central sectors. Use Gate 7 (near Sector H/J) if you are heading to the deeper sectors or Giga Mall. Both gates have direct Expressway access.
Gate 1 (Sector A) is the main GT Road entry. Gate 3 is useful if you are coming from the Expressway-GT Road interchange side.
Rawalpindi-Islamabad metro and public buses run along GT Road and parts of the Islamabad Expressway. From a metro or bus stop, you can take a ride-hailing service (Careem, InDrive, Yango) to your specific sector and street.
Driving from Gate 1 (Sector A) to the far end of Sector J takes about 10–15 minutes on the internal boulevards at normal speed.
Blue Area is approximately 18 km from DHA Phase 2, taking 25–40 minutes via the Islamabad Expressway and then Faisal Avenue or 7th Avenue. Rush hour traffic can add 10–20 minutes.
Giga Mall (World Trade Center) is located inside DHA Phase II on the Sector F/G boundary. It is approximately 2 km from the main gate and takes 3–5 minutes by car.
Wah Cantt is approximately 45 km from DHA Phase 2, taking 50–70 minutes. The route goes via GT Road through Rawalpindi and Taxila. The M-1 Motorway is a faster alternative.
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is approximately 25 km from DHA Phase 2, taking 35–45 minutes via the Islamabad Expressway, Kashmir Highway, and M-1 Motorway.
DHA Phase 2 Islamabad spans a total area of 15,075 kanals (approximately 7,537 acres or 3,050 hectares). It is divided into 9 developed sectors: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and J.