How far is Merced, CA from Santa Ana, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merced and Santa Ana is 286.35 miles (460.83 km).
Flight distance from Merced, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 286.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Merced to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merced, California to Santa Ana, California is: 314.98 miles (506.92 km) by car.
Driving from Merced to Santa Ana will take approximately 05 hours 30 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 Santa Ana
The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Santa Ana is known for its Hispanic culture, its history as a citrus-growing region, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Ana Zoo and the Bowers Museum.
| Population | 331301 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°44'44"N 117°52'4"W |
| Latitude | 33.7455700 |
| Longitude | -117.8678300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Santa Ana: West 1st Street (-117.86783,33.745553)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merced and Santa Ana
The distance between Merced and Santa Ana is 507 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 37 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 Santa Ana. The current time is 01:03:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.07 liters (11.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merced and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merced to Santa Ana is $59.52 (diesel $68.87).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $59.52 | $62.15 | $63.83 | $68.87 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merced and Santa Ana (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
