There are
967 mi
from Albuquerque, NM to Merced, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 2 mins to go from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Merced, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Albuquerque, NM to Merced, CA) is 785.58 mi.
967 mi = 1,555.59 kms