What is the best route from Lake Don Pedro, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The fastest route from Lake Don Pedro, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is University of California-Merced, CA from Lake Don Pedro, CA?

University of California-Merced, CA lies roughly to the south of Lake Don Pedro, CA.

Are there charging stations between Lake Don Pedro, CA and University of California-Merced, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Don Pedro, 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: 16.

Lake Don Pedro, CA University of California-Merced, CA

Distance: 37 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Lake Don Pedro, CA to University of California-Merced, CA takes about 1 h 15 min via Merced Falls Road. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in University of California-Merced, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 37 mi

1 Depart left onto Avenida Central 2 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Merced Falls Road 17 mi
3 Continue straight onto La Grange Road 129 yd
4 Continue straight onto 2nd Street 15 mi
5 Turn left onto West Bellevue Road 4 mi
6 Turn left onto Lake Road 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Rancher's Road 1 mi
8 Continue slightly left onto Rancher's Road 1 mi

9 Continue slightly right onto Ansel Adams Road 1 mi
10 Turn straight 174 yd
11 Arrive straight

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The return trip from University of California-Merced, CA to Lake Don Pedro, CA covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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Charging points along the way

16 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 32 mi

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 → Atwater, CA16 mi · 30 min University of California-Merced, CA → Hilmar-Irwin, CA30 mi · 45 min University of California-Merced, CA → Turlock, CA34 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Lake Don Pedro, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Lake Don Pedro, CA, {fromState} and University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Don Pedro, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Lake Don Pedro, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Lake Don Pedro, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lake Don Pedro, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is University of California-Merced, CA from Lake Don Pedro, CA?: University of California-Merced, CA lies roughly to the south of Lake Don Pedro, CA.
Which towns do you pass between Lake Don Pedro, CA and University of California-Merced, CA?: Towns on the route from Lake Don Pedro, CA to University of California-Merced, CA include Merced.
Are there charging stations between Lake Don Pedro, CA and University of California-Merced, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Don Pedro, 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: 16.

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