Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Tokyo and Chiba.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 44 km | 42min |
| 🚲 Bike | 44 km | 2h 57min |
| 🚶 On foot | 46 km | 9h 30min |
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 Tokyo (Tokyo) to Chiba (Chiba) is 40 km in a straight line, or 44 km by road. A car trip takes about 42min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥660. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Tokyo → Chiba
- ↑Continue
- ↱Keep right
- ←Turn left onto 都庁通り3511
- →Turn right onto 北通り3505
- ←Turn left onto 東通り3509
- →Turn right onto 青梅街道4, 5
- →Turn right onto 靖国通り302
- ↑Continue onto 京葉道路14
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left and take 14, 357, E51 toward 幕張, 稲城
- ↱Keep right and take 14, 357, E51 toward 幕張, 稲城
- ↱Keep right onto 千葉街道14
- ↱Keep right onto 東京湾岸道路357
- ←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 Tokyo
Distances from Chiba
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Tokyo to Chiba?
About 44 km by road (40 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Tokyo to Chiba?
About 42min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥660 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).