Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Sōka and Saitama.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 18 km | 19min |
| 🚲 Bike | 18 km | 1h 11min |
| 🚶 On foot | 17 km | 3h 38min |
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 Sōka (Saitama) to Saitama (Saitama) is 15 km in a straight line, or 18 km by road. A car trip takes about 19min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥260. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Sōka → Saitama
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto さいたま草加線34
- →Turn right onto 吉場安行東京線103
- ↑Continue onto 大間木蕨線235
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left
- ↰Turn sharp left
- →Turn right onto さいたま幸手線65
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ↱Keep right
- ↗Turn slight 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 Sōka
Distances from Saitama
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Sōka to Saitama?
About 18 km by road (15 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Sōka to Saitama?
About 19min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥260 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).