Merced to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.4 miles 592.9 km · straight line
394.1 miles actual route 634.2 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Merced from San Diego?

The distance from Merced to San Diego is 368.4 miles (592.9 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Merced. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.1 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Merced and San Diego. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Merced & San Diego

Quick Facts

Merced
37.30°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
52m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM