How far is Merced, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merced and Los Angeles is 257.31 miles (414.09 km).
Flight distance from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 257.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Merced to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merced, California to Los Angeles, California is: 284.51 miles (457.88 km) by car.
Driving from Merced to Los Angeles will take approximately 04 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Merced
The most populous city in Merced County, California. It is located on the Merced River in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Merced is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Merced County Courthouse and the Merced Museum.
| Population | 88235 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°18'8"N 120°28'59"W |
| Latitude | 37.3021600 |
| Longitude | -120.4829700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.243569,34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merced and Los Angeles
The distance between Merced and Los Angeles is 458 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merced and Los Angeles. The current time is 23:41:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38 liters (10.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merced and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merced to Los Angeles is $53.76 (diesel $62.2).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $53.76 | $56.14 | $57.66 | $62.2 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merced and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
