Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Kamaishi and Rikuzentakata.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 49 km | 45min |
| 🚲 Bike | 49 km | 3h 18min |
| 🚶 On foot | 41 km | 8h 26min |
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 Kamaishi (Iwate) to Rikuzentakata (Iwate) is 35 km in a straight line, or 49 km by road. A car trip takes about 45min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥740. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Kamaishi → Rikuzentakata
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 国道283号283
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep left
- ↑Continue onto 三陸自動車道, 釜石山田道路E45
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 高田パイパス340, 343
- 🏁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 Kamaishi
Distances from Rikuzentakata
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Kamaishi to Rikuzentakata?
About 49 km by road (35 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Kamaishi to Rikuzentakata?
About 45min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥740 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).