Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Niigata and Tsubame.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 30 km | 25min |
| 🚲 Bike | 30 km | 2h 1min |
| 🚶 On foot | 30 km | 6h 9min |
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 Niigata (Niigata) to Tsubame (Niigata) is 26 km in a straight line, or 30 km by road. A car trip takes about 25min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥450. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Niigata → Tsubame
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 新潟黒埼インター線42
- ↑Continue onto 国道116号116, 289
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↑Continue onto 長岡栃尾巻線9
- ←Turn left onto 長岡栃尾巻線9
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 新潟燕線44
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto 新潟燕線44
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- →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 Niigata
Distances from Tsubame
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Niigata to Tsubame?
About 30 km by road (26 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Niigata to Tsubame?
About 25min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥450 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).