Atwater to Merced: Road Trip Guide & Distance

7.6 miles 12.2 km · straight line
9.9 miles estimated 15.9 km · driving distance
12min estimated drive time
$1 - $1 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Atwater from Merced?

The distance from Atwater to Merced is 7.6 miles (12.2 km) as the crow flies. Merced is located ESE of Atwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 9.9 miles, taking about 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. 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 Atwater and Merced. 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 Atwater to Merced

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12min $1 - $1 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Atwater
37.35°N, 120.61°W
America/Los_Angeles
46m elevation
Merced
37.30°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 3 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients