How far is it from Atwater, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The distance between Atwater, CA, and University of California-Merced, CA, is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Atwater, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The drive from Atwater, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Atwater, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The fastest route from Atwater, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is University of California-Merced, CA from Atwater, CA?

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

Are there charging stations between Atwater, CA and University of California-Merced, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Atwater, CA to University of California-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 University of California-Merced, CA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Atwater, CA to University of California-Merced, CA takes about 30 min via CA 99. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 16 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 4 mi
5 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto West 16th Street 1 mi
7 Turn slightly left 116 yd
8 Turn left onto Snelling Highway 2 mi

9 Turn right onto West Yosemite Avenue 2 mi
10 Turn left onto G Street 3 mi
11 Turn right onto East Bellevue Road 3 mi
12 Turn left onto Lake Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Rancher's Road 1 mi
14 Continue slightly left onto Rancher's Road 1 mi
15 Continue slightly right onto Ansel Adams Road 1 mi
16 Turn straight 174 yd
17 Arrive straight

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The return trip from University of California-Merced, CA to Atwater, CA covers roughly the same distance, 16 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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University of California-Merced, CA → Castle Airport (MER)10 mi · 30 min University of California-Merced, CA → Waterford, CA33 mi · 1 h University of California-Merced, CA → Gustine, CA40 mi · 1 h 5 min University of California-Merced, CA → Hilmar-Irwin, CA30 mi · 45 min University of California-Merced, CA → Turlock, CA34 mi · 50 min University of California-Merced, CA → Hughson, CA37 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Atwater, CA, {fromState} and University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Atwater, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is University of California-Merced, CA from Atwater, CA?: University of California-Merced, CA lies roughly to the east of Atwater, CA.
Are there charging stations between Atwater, CA and University of California-Merced, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Atwater, CA to University of California-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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