There are
2,940 mi
from Schenectady, NY to Merced, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Schenectady, New York to Merced, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Schenectady, NY to Merced, CA) is 2,459 mi.
2,940 mi = 4,731.49 kms