Distance from Merced to San Francisco: 125 Miles (201 km), 2-3 Hour Drive

Merced, CA to San Francisco, CA:

• Distance: ~125 miles (201 km) via CA-99 N to I-580 W / I-5 N.
• Drive time: 2–3 hours, depending on Bay Area traffic.
• Transit: Amtrak San Joaquins + BART (~3.5 hrs); no direct commercial flight.