Japanese phrase
ここから何分かかりますか？ ko ko ka ra nan pun ka ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
How long does it take from here?
When to use it
Asks how long a trip takes from the current location. It is a common and polite way to check travel time when asking for directions.
Example dialogue
ここから何分かかりますか？ ko ko ka ra nan pun ka ka ri ma su ka
How long does it take from here?
歩いて二十分です。 aru i te ni jip pun de su
It takes twenty minutes on foot.