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Cities Near Hayward

Cities near Hayward, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Leandro, Union City, Dublin. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Hayward, California is San Leandro, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
San Leandro6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Union City6 mi / 10 km21 minDrive/railDay trip
Dublin8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Oakland14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo15 mi / 25 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Palo Alto16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Livermore17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
South San Francisco18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Milpitas19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Hayward

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Leandro, Union City, Dublin, Oakland, San Mateo. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Hayward include San Leandro, Union City, Dublin, Oakland, San Mateo. The closest is San Leandro, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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