Distance between Merced CA and Modesto CA

The distance from Merced to Modesto is 39 miles by road including 37 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 37 minutes and goes through Atwater, Livingston, Turlock and Ceres.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Merced 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
CA 99 4 mi, 04 min
Fergus 4 mi 0:04 04 min 0.1 gal
CA 99 3 mi, 03 min
Atwater 7 mi 0:07 07 min 0.2 gal
CA 99 4 mi, 03 min
Arena 12 mi 0:11 11 min 0.3 gal
CA 99 4 mi, 03 min
Livingston 15 mi 0:14 14 min 0.5 gal
CA 99 4 mi, 03 min
Delhi 19 mi 0:18 18 min 0.6 gal
CA 99 6 mi, 05 min
Turlock 25 mi 0:24 24 min 0.7 gal
CA 99 6 mi, 05 min
Keyes 32 mi 0:29 29 min 1.0 gal
CA 99 4 mi, 03 min
Ceres 35 mi 0:32 32 min 1.1 gal
CA 99 4 mi, 04 min
Modesto 39 mi 0:37 37 min 1.3 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Merced to Modesto?

Fuel cost: 5.1 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 39.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.

How long is a car ride from Merced to Modesto?

Driving time: 37 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 37 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 33 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Merced to Modesto by land?

The distance between Merced and Modesto is 39.1 mi by road including 37.3 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Merced and Modesto respectively.

How far is Merced to Modesto by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Merced and Modesto is 36.7 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Merced and Modesto respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Merced from Modesto by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 37 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Merced to Modesto?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 14 min to cover the distance of 37 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Merced and Modesto?

The halfway point between Merced and Modesto is Delhi.

The distance from Delhi to Merced is 19 mi and driving will take about 18 min. The road between Delhi and Modesto has length 20 mi and will take approximately 19 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Livingston is in 15 mi from Merced and 24 mi from Modesto
  • Turlock is in 25 mi from Merced and 14 mi from Modesto

Where is Merced in relation to Modesto?

Merced is located 37 mi south-east of Modesto.

Merced has geographic coordinates: latitude 37.30296, longitude -120.48433.

Modesto has geographic coordinates: latitude 37.6391, longitude -120.99688.

Which highway goes from Merced to Modesto?

The route from Merced to Modesto follows CA 99.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • CA 99 Business: 1 mi
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