Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Tsubame and Jōetsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 98 km | 1h 7min |
| 🚲 Bike | 98 km | 6h 32min |
| 🚶 On foot | 96 km | 20h 2min |
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 Jōetsu (Niigata) is 84 km in a straight line, or 98 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 7min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,460. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Tsubame → Jōetsu
- ↑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 right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep 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 Tsubame
Distances from Jōetsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Tsubame to Jōetsu?
About 98 km by road (84 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Tsubame to Jōetsu?
About 1h 7min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,460 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).