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Distance from Valley Ranch to Merlin
Route Information
The driving distance from Valley Ranch, California to Merlin, California is 2461.3 mi (3961.1 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 43.8 mi (70.5 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min
The estimated travel time by road is 35 hours 43 minutes
Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 60 mph.
Location Details
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Valley Ranch, California to Merlin, California covers 2461.3 mi (3961.1 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 35 hours 43 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (2,284.4-2,494.3 miles / 3,676-4,014 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 hours and 2 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.