Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Jōetsu and Arai.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 18 km | 17min |
| 🚲 Bike | 18 km | 1h 11min |
| 🚶 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 Jōetsu (Niigata) to Arai (Niigata) is 16 km in a straight line, or 18 km by road. A car trip takes about 17min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥260. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Jōetsu → Arai
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 上越新井線63
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Turn sharp right
- ←Turn left onto 西野谷新田新井線428
- →Turn right onto 上新バイパス18
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- 🏁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 Arai
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Jōetsu to Arai?
About 18 km by road (16 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Jōetsu to Arai?
About 17min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥260 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).