Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Chūō and Tokyo.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 123 km | 1h 42min |
| 🚲 Bike | 123 km | 8h 12min |
| 🚶 On foot | 124 km | 25h 51min |
Road distance, driving time and the route below are computed by our routing engine. Fuel cost assumes ~8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L (regular gasoline, e-Stat national average 2025).
About this route
The distance from Chūō (Yamanashi) to Tokyo (Tokyo) is 108 km in a straight line, or 123 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 42min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,830. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Chūō → Tokyo
- ↑Continue onto 韮崎南アルプス中央線12
- →Turn right onto 2929
- ←Turn left onto 笛吹ライン140
- →Turn right onto 国道358号358
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left and take 20 toward 環八
- ↱Keep right onto 甲州街道20
- ←Turn left onto 公園通り3512
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Turn sharp right onto 南通り3502
- ←Turn left onto 都庁通り3511
- ←Turn left
- 🏁Arrive at destination
Roadside stations (michi-no-eki) along the route
Rest stops with local food and products near this itinerary.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information (P35, 2018)
Distances from Chūō
Distances from Tokyo
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Chūō to Tokyo?
About 123 km by road (108 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Chūō to Tokyo?
About 1h 42min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,830 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).