Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Nagaoka and Jōetsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 78 km | 55min |
| 🚲 Bike | 78 km | 5h 10min |
| 🚶 On foot | 73 km | 15h 17min |
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 Nagaoka (Niigata) to Jōetsu (Niigata) is 64 km in a straight line, or 78 km by road. A car trip takes about 55min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,150. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Nagaoka → Jōetsu
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 国道351号351, 404, 403
- ←Turn left onto 国道351号351, 404, 403
- ↑Continue onto 国道404号404
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left onto 北陸自動車道
- ↰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 Nagaoka
Distances from Jōetsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Nagaoka to Jōetsu?
About 78 km by road (64 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Nagaoka to Jōetsu?
About 55min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,150 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).