How far is it from Newark, CA, to Union City, CA, ?

The distance between Newark, CA, and Union City, CA, is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Newark, CA, to Union City, CA, ?

The drive from Newark, CA, to Union City, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Newark, CA, to Union City, CA, ?

The fastest route from Newark, CA, to Union City, CA, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Union City, CA from Newark, CA?

Union City, CA lies roughly to the north of Newark, CA.

Are there charging stations between Newark, CA and Union City, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newark, CA to Union City, CA, including Bedford Plaza (350 kW); BOA Castro Valley CA4-121 (Castro Valley, CA) (350 kW); BOA Mission-Sorenson CA4-160 (Hayward, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 384.

Newark, CA Union City, CA

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Newark, CA to Union City, CA takes about 15 min via Decoto Road. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 8 mi

1 Depart left 66 yd
2 Turn left 166 yd
3 At end of road, turn right onto Central Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Newark Boulevard 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Thornton Avenue 1 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Nimitz Freeway 2 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Decoto Road 3 mi
10 Turn left onto 5th Street 1 mi
11 Turn right onto F Street 1 mi
12 Arrive right onto F Street

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The return trip from Union City, CA to Newark, CA covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

383 chargers

Bedford PlazaCCS · 20812 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94541350 kW
BOA Castro Valley CA4-121 (Castro Valley, CA)CCS · 3067 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA, 94546350 kW
BOA Mission-Sorenson CA4-160 (Hayward, CA)CCS · 26801 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94544350 kW
Brookvale Shopping Center (Fremont, CA)CCS · 35720 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA, 94536350 kW
Cilker 11 Moffett Park LP (Sunnyvale, CA)CCS · 335 Moffett Park Dr, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089350 kW

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Union City, CA → Hayward, CA5 mi · 10 min Union City, CA → Santa Clara, CA22 mi · 35 min Union City, CA → Martinez, CA44 mi · 1 h Union City, CA → Fremont, CA8 mi · 15 min Union City, CA → Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)9 mi · 20 min Union City, CA → Norris Canyon, CA16 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Union City, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Newark, CA, {fromState} and Union City, CA, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Union City, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Union City, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Union City, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Newark, CA, {fromState} to Union City, CA, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Union City, CA from Newark, CA?: Union City, CA lies roughly to the north of Newark, CA.
Are there charging stations between Newark, CA and Union City, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newark, CA to Union City, CA, including Bedford Plaza (350 kW); BOA Castro Valley CA4-121 (Castro Valley, CA) (350 kW); BOA Mission-Sorenson CA4-160 (Hayward, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 384.

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