Santa Cruz to Union City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.9 miles 69.1 km · straight line
55.8 miles estimated 89.8 km · driving distance
1h 7min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Santa Cruz from Union City?

The distance from Santa Cruz to Union City is 42.9 miles (69.1 km) as the crow flies. Union City is located N of Santa Cruz. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.8 miles, taking about 1h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz to Union City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 7min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 20min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Santa Cruz & Union City

Quick Facts

Santa Cruz
36.97°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 580 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients