Merced to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.3 miles 530 km · straight line
395.2 miles estimated 636 km · driving distance
7h 57min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is Merced from Redwood?

The distance from Merced to Redwood is 329.3 miles (530 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located NW of Merced. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.2 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Merced and Redwood. 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 Merced to Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 57min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 32min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 33min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Merced & Redwood

Quick Facts

Merced
37.30°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
52m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients