How far is Merced, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merced and San Diego is 368.29 miles (592.7 km).
Flight distance from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA is 368.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 49 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 44 minutes to travel from Merced to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merced, California to San Diego, California is: 409.32 miles (658.74 km) by car.
Driving from Merced to San Diego will take approximately 06 hours 51 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 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merced and San Diego
The distance between Merced and San Diego is 659 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 19 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 San Diego. The current time is 00:02:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 54.68 liters (14.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merced and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merced to San Diego is $77.35 (diesel $89.49).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $77.35 | $80.77 | $82.95 | $89.49 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merced and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
