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

The distance between Union City, CA, and Newark, CA, is 7 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Union City, CA, to Newark, CA, covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Union City, CA to Newark, 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: 387.

Union City, CA Newark, CA

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Union City, CA to Newark, CA takes about 15 min via Decoto Road. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 7 mi

It's a 7-mile trip, roughly 14 minutes out on F Street. The route follows Decoto Road and Central Avenue through the East Bay into Newark, located between Silicon Valley and the urban hubs of Oakland and San Francisco.

1 Depart right onto F Street 18 yd
2 Turn right onto 2nd Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Decoto Road 3 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Nimitz Freeway 2 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 155 yd
8 Turn straight onto Thornton Avenue 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Newark Boulevard 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Central Avenue 1 mi
11 Turn left 166 yd
12 Turn right 66 yd
13 Arrive right

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The return trip from Newark, CA to Union City, CA covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

386 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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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Union City, CA, {fromState} and Newark, CA, {toState} is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Union City, CA, {fromState} to Newark, CA, {toState} covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Newark, CA from Union City, CA?: Newark, CA lies roughly to the south of Union City, CA.
Are there charging stations between Union City, CA and Newark, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Union City, CA to Newark, 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: 387.

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