Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Niigata and Nagaoka.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 55 km | 39min |
| 🚲 Bike | 55 km | 3h 40min |
| 🚶 On foot | 58 km | 12h 4min |
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 Nagaoka (Niigata) is 50 km in a straight line, or 55 km by road. A car trip takes about 39min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥820. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Niigata → Nagaoka
- ↑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 right
- →Turn right onto 長岡中之島見附線498
- ↑Continue onto 国道352号352, 403
- →Turn right
- ←Turn 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 Niigata
Distances from Nagaoka
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Niigata to Nagaoka?
About 55 km by road (50 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Niigata to Nagaoka?
About 39min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥820 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).