Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Arai and Niigata.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 139 km | 1h 37min |
| 🚲 Bike | 139 km | 9h 18min |
| 🚶 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 Arai (Niigata) to Niigata (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 · Arai → Niigata
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 上新バイパス18
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↑Continue onto 新潟黒埼インター線42
- ←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 Arai
Distances from Niigata
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Arai to Niigata?
About 139 km by road (120 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Arai to Niigata?
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).