Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Jōetsu and Nagaoka.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 77 km | 56min |
| 🚲 Bike | 77 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 Jōetsu (Niigata) to Nagaoka (Niigata) is 64 km in a straight line, or 77 km by road. A car trip takes about 56min 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 · Jōetsu → Nagaoka
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↱Keep right onto 関越自動車道
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 国道404号404
- ↑Continue onto 国道351号351, 403, 404
- ←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 Jōetsu
Distances from Nagaoka
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Jōetsu to Nagaoka?
About 77 km by road (64 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Jōetsu to Nagaoka?
About 56min 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).