There are
2,588 mi
from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 22 hours to go from Merced, California to Gainesville, Florida.
The flight distance (direct flight from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL) is 2,245.65 mi.
2,588 mi = 4,164.79 kms