East Palo Alto to Union City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

11.1 miles 17.8 km · straight line
14.4 miles estimated 23.1 km · driving distance
17min estimated drive time
$1 - $2 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
37° NE bearing direction

How far is East Palo Alto from Union City?

The distance from East Palo Alto to Union City is 11.1 miles (17.8 km) as the crow flies. Union City is located NE of East Palo Alto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 14.4 miles, taking about 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for East Palo Alto and Union City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from East Palo Alto to Union City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17min $1 - $2 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between East Palo Alto & Union City

Quick Facts

East Palo Alto
37.47°N, 122.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
6m elevation
Union City
37.60°N, 122.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 4 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients