Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Niigata and Arai.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 139 km | 1h 37min |
| 🚲 Bike | 139 km | 9h 17min |
| 🚶 On foot | 138 km | 28h 46min |
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 Arai (Niigata) is 120 km in a straight line, or 139 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 37min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,070. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Niigata → Arai
- ↑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 onto 北陸自動車道E8
- ↰Keep left onto 戸野目川橋
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ←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 Niigata
Distances from Arai
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Niigata to Arai?
About 139 km by road (120 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Niigata to Arai?
About 1h 37min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,070 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).