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Distance from Capitola to Watsonville

Driving Distance
13.4 mi 21.6 km
Flying Distance
11.8 mi 18.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Capitola, California to Watsonville, California is 13.4 mi (21.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 11.8 mi (18.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 19 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 39 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Capitola
Place Capitola
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 36.975228
Longitude -121.953293
GPS 36.975228° N, 121.953293° W
Local Time 9:48 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Watsonville
Place Watsonville
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 36.910231
Longitude -121.756895
GPS 36.910231° N, 121.756895° W
Local Time 9:48 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Capitola, California to Watsonville, California covers 13.4 mi (21.6 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 19 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (12.9-13.4 miles / 21-22 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 39 mph (63 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-1 S
13.4 mi 19 minutes
Shortest Fastest
CA-1 S and Main St
12.9 mi 19 minutes

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.