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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

University of California-Merced, CA Atwater, CA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from University of California-Merced, CA to Atwater, 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 directions16 · 16 mi

1 Depart straight 174 yd
2 Continue straight onto Ansel Adams Road 1 mi
3 Continue slightly left onto Rancher's Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Lake Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto East Bellevue Road 3 mi
6 Turn left onto G Street 3 mi
7 Turn right onto West Yosemite Avenue 2 mi
8 At end of road, turn left 2 mi

9 Turn slightly right 63 yd
10 Turn straight onto West 16th Street 1 mi
11 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left 5 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
14 Turn straight onto Atwater Boulevard 69 yd
15 Turn right onto Shaffer Road 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Shaffer Road

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The return trip from Atwater, CA to University of California-Merced, 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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Atwater, CA → Castle Airport (MER)7 mi · 20 min Atwater, CA → Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE)9 mi · 20 min Atwater, CA → Merced, CA9 mi · 15 min Atwater, CA → Franklin, CA6 mi · 15 min Atwater, CA → Livingston, CA10 mi · 15 min Atwater, CA → Airport, 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 University of California-Merced, CA, {fromState} to Atwater, CA, {toState}?: The distance between University of California-Merced, CA, {fromState} and Atwater, CA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from University of California-Merced, CA, {fromState} to Atwater, CA, {toState}?: The drive from University of California-Merced, CA, {fromState} to Atwater, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from University of California-Merced, CA, {fromState} to Atwater, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from University of California-Merced, CA, {fromState} to Atwater, CA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Atwater, CA from University of California-Merced, CA?: Atwater, CA lies roughly to the west of University of California-Merced, CA.
Are there charging stations between University of California-Merced, CA and Atwater, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from University of California-Merced, CA to Atwater, 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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