Distance from Salinas, California to Watsonville, California
The driving distance from Salinas, California to Watsonville, California is 20.3 mi (32.6 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 10.6 mi (17 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 27 minutes
We found 3 routes between Salinas and Watsonville.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Route Directions
Take CA-183 N/E Market St to S Davis Rd. Take the Davis Road exit from CA-183 N/E Market St
Take W Blanco Rd, Nashua Rd and Molera Rd to CA-1 N
Continue on CA-1. Drive to Main St in Watsonville
Route Directions
Take US-101 N to San Miguel Canyon Rd in Prunedale. Take exit 337 from US-101 N
Continue on San Miguel Canyon Rd. Take Hall Rd to Main St in Watsonville
Journey Details
Traveling from Salinas, California to Watsonville, California covers 19.7 miles (32 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 26 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (20-24 miles / 32-39 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.
Journey Waypoints
Salinas
Starting Point
Watsonville
Destination
