San Francisco to Union City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

25.2 miles 40.5 km · straight line
33.6 miles actual route 54 km · driving distance
46min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Union City?

The distance from San Francisco to Union City is 25.2 miles (40.5 km) as the crow flies. Union City is located ESE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 33.6 miles, taking about 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. 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 San Francisco and Union City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from San Francisco to Union City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 46min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Union City

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 989.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM