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

The distance between Union City, CA, and Hayward, CA, is 5 mi by road.

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

The drive from Union City, CA, to Hayward, CA, takes approximately 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Union City, CA, to Hayward, CA, covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

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

Hayward, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Union City, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Union City, CA to Hayward, CA, including 10950 International (350 kW); Bedford Plaza (350 kW); BOA Castro Valley CA4-121 (Castro Valley, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 200.

Union City, CA Hayward, CA

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Union City, CA to Hayward, CA takes about 10 min via CA 238. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 5 mi

A quick 4-mile trip, starting with 10 minutes on F Street. The route follows CA 238 and West Tennyson Road through the East Bay into Hayward, located between the rolling hills and the shoreline.

1 Depart right onto F Street 18 yd
2 Turn left onto 2nd Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Whipple Road 92 yd
4 Turn left onto Mission Boulevard 3 mi
5 Turn left onto Tennyson Road 2 mi
6 Turn right onto Tampa Avenue 149 yd
7 Turn left 84 yd
8 Arrive right

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The return trip from Hayward, CA to Union City, CA covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

200 chargers

10950 InternationalCCS, CHAdeMO · 10950 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94603350 kW
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
BOA San Leandro Main CA4-111 (San Leandro, CA)CCS · 1400 E 14TH ST, San Leandro, CA, 94577350 kW

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A quick 4-mile trip, starting with 10 minutes on F Street. The route follows CA 238 and West Tennyson Road through the East Bay into Hayward, located between the rolling hills and the shoreline.

Popular destinations close by

Hayward, CA → Fremont, CA11 mi · 15 min Hayward, CA → Pleasanton, CA18 mi · 30 min Hayward, CA → East Palo Alto, CA16 mi · 25 min Hayward, CA → Atherton, CA20 mi · 35 min Hayward, CA → Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)5 mi · 10 min Hayward, CA → Belmont, CA19 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Hayward, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Union City, CA, {fromState} and Hayward, CA, {toState} is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Hayward, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Hayward, CA, {toState} takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Hayward, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Hayward, CA, {toState} covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Hayward, CA from Union City, CA?: Hayward, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Union City, CA.
Are there charging stations between Union City, CA and Hayward, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Union City, CA to Hayward, CA, including 10950 International (350 kW); Bedford Plaza (350 kW); BOA Castro Valley CA4-121 (Castro Valley, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 200.

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