How far is it from Atwater, CA, to Merced, CA, ?

The distance between Atwater, CA, and Merced, CA, is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Atwater, CA, to Merced, CA, ?

The drive from Atwater, CA, to Merced, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Atwater, CA, to Merced, CA, ?

The fastest route from Atwater, CA, to Merced, CA, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Merced, CA from Atwater, CA?

Merced, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Atwater, CA.

Are there charging stations between Atwater, CA and Merced, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Atwater, CA to Merced, CA, including Applegate Plaza (350 kW); Target T2386 (Atwater, CA) (350 kW); Save Mart - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

Atwater, CA Merced, CA

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Atwater, CA to Merced, CA takes about 15 min via CA 99. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 9 mi

1 Depart onto Shaffer Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Atwater Boulevard 1 mi
3 Take ramp straight 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left 7 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Way 1 mi
7 Turn left onto West 22nd Street 56 yd
8 Arrive right onto West 22nd Street

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The return trip from Merced, CA to Atwater, CA covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

17 chargers

Applegate PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 1264 Commerce Ave, Atwater, CA, 95301350 kW
Target T2386 (Atwater, CA)CCS · 1000 Commerce Ave, AtWater, CA, 95301350 kW
Save Mart - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1701 Bellevue Rd, Atwater, CA, 95301250 kW
University Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1425 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Merced, CA, 95340250 kW
Castle Airport BreweryCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1930 Airdrome Entry, Atwater, CA, 95301150 kW

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Merced, CA → University of California-Merced, CA8 mi · 15 min Merced, CA → Livingston, CA17 mi · 25 min Merced, CA → Hilmar-Irwin, CA24 mi · 35 min Merced, CA → Turlock, CA28 mi · 40 min Merced, CA → Waterford, CA33 mi · 55 min Merced, CA → Madera, CA35 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to Merced, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Atwater, CA, {fromState} and Merced, CA, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to Merced, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to Merced, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to Merced, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to Merced, CA, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Merced, CA from Atwater, CA?: Merced, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Atwater, CA.
Are there charging stations between Atwater, CA and Merced, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Atwater, CA to Merced, CA, including Applegate Plaza (350 kW); Target T2386 (Atwater, CA) (350 kW); Save Mart - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

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