Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Suibara and Jōetsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 134 km | 1h 38min |
| 🚲 Bike | 134 km | 8h 55min |
| 🚶 On foot | 135 km | 28h 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 Suibara (Niigata) to Jōetsu (Niigata) is 117 km in a straight line, or 134 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 38min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,990. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Suibara → Jōetsu
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 国道460号460
- →Turn right onto 国道49号49, 460, 459
- ←Turn left onto 国道460号460
- →Turn right onto 国道460号460
- ↑Continue
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ↰Turn sharp left
- →Turn right onto 国道460号460
- ←Turn left onto 白根バイパス8, 17
- ↱Turn sharp right onto 国道289号289
- →Turn right
- ↰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 Suibara
Distances from Jōetsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Suibara to Jōetsu?
About 134 km by road (117 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Suibara to Jōetsu?
About 1h 38min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,990 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).