Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Tsubame and Arai.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 113 km | 1h 21min |
| 🚲 Bike | 113 km | 7h 32min |
| 🚶 On foot | 111 km | 23h 3min |
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 Tsubame (Niigata) to Arai (Niigata) is 96 km in a straight line, or 113 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 21min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,680. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Tsubame → Arai
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 新潟燕線44
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 燕北バイパス289
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left onto 北陸自動車道E8
- ↰Keep left onto 戸野目川橋
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- 🏁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 Tsubame
Distances from Arai
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Tsubame to Arai?
About 113 km by road (96 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Tsubame to Arai?
About 1h 21min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,680 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).