How far is Merced, CA from Riverside, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merced and Riverside is 289.08 miles (465.22 km).
Flight distance from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA is 289.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Merced to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merced, California to Riverside, California is: 338.17 miles (544.23 km) by car.
Driving from Merced to Riverside will take approximately 05 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Merced
The most populous city in Merced County, California. It is located on the Merced River in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Merced is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Merced County Courthouse and the Merced Museum.
| Population | 88235 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°18'8"N 120°28'59"W |
| Latitude | 37.3021600 |
| Longitude | -120.4829700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.
| Population | 330786 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W |
| Latitude | 33.9533500 |
| Longitude | -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Riverside: (-117.396162,33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merced and Riverside
The distance between Merced and Riverside is 544 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merced and Riverside. The current time is 04:27:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.17 liters (11.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merced and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merced to Riverside is $63.9 (diesel $73.94).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $63.9 | $66.73 | $68.53 | $73.94 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merced and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
