Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Arai and Jōetsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 19 km | 16min |
| 🚲 Bike | 19 km | 1h 14min |
| 🚶 On foot | 19 km | 3h 56min |
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 Jōetsu (Niigata) is 16 km in a straight line, or 19 km by road. A car trip takes about 16min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥280. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Arai → Jōetsu
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 上新バイパス18
- ←Turn left onto 西野谷新田新井線428
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto 上越新井線63
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ↰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 Arai
Distances from Jōetsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Arai to Jōetsu?
About 19 km by road (16 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Arai to Jōetsu?
About 16min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥280 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).