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Cities Near San Leandro

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

The closest notable city to San Leandro, California is Hayward, 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
Hayward6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Alameda7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
San Ramon10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Walnut Creek13 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
San Mateo15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
South San Francisco15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Chinatown15 mi / 24 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Fremont15 mi / 25 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Pleasanton16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Richmond18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from San Leandro

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hayward, Alameda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, 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 San Leandro include Hayward, Alameda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Mateo. The closest is Hayward, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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