Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Niigata and Jōetsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 124 km | 1h 23min |
| 🚲 Bike | 124 km | 8h 18min |
| 🚶 On foot | 122 km | 25h 30min |
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 Jōetsu (Niigata) is 106 km in a straight line, or 124 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 23min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,850. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Niigata → Jōetsu
- ↑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 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 Niigata
Distances from Jōetsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Niigata to Jōetsu?
About 124 km by road (106 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Niigata to Jōetsu?
About 1h 23min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,850 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).