Driving from Saitama to Ichihara
Ichihara lies 58 km (36 mi) south-east of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 53 min without stops, over roughly 71 km (44 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Saitama | Ichihara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 283,531 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Saitama to Ichihara
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Staying in Ichihara
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Common questions
How far is Ichihara from Saitama?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Saitama; by road roughly 71 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Ichihara by car?
About 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Ichihara?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.