Day trip from San Francisco to Hayward
Hayward lies 32 km (20 mi) east of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 32 km (20 mi) apart, Hayward is a realistic day trip from San Francisco: about 31 min each way by road.
| San Francisco | Hayward | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 158,289 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 94540–94557 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hayward
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Staying in Hayward
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Common questions
How far is Hayward from San Francisco?
32 km (20 mi) in a straight line, east of San Francisco; by road roughly 39 km (24 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Hayward by road?
About 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Hayward?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.