Japanese phrase
___までどのくらいかかりますか？ ___ ma de do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
How long does it take to get to ___?
When to use it
Asks about the time needed to reach a place. The wording is polite and natural in everyday conversations about routes, transportation, and travel plans.
Example dialogue
市役所までどのくらいかかりますか？ shi yaku sho ma de do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
How long does it take to get to City Hall?
歩いて10分ほどです。 aru i te 10 pun ho do de su
It is about a 10-minute walk.