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Distance from Watsonville to Mountain View

Driving Distance
53.2 mi 85.7 km
Flying Distance
37.6 mi 60.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Watsonville, California to Mountain View, California is 53.2 mi (85.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 37.6 mi (60.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 58 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Watsonville
Place Watsonville
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 36.910231
Longitude -121.756895
GPS 36.910231° N, 121.756895° W
Local Time 2:05 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Mountain View
Place Mountain View
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 37.390026
Longitude -122.08123
GPS 37.390026° N, 122.08123° W
Local Time 2:05 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Watsonville, California to Mountain View, California covers 53.2 mi (85.7 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 58 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (51.3-59.9 miles / 83-96 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-1 N, CA-17 N and CA-85 N
53.2 mi 58 minutes
Shortest Fastest
CA-1 N, CA-17 N and US-101 N
59.9 mi 1 hour 5 minutes
CA-1 N and CA-17 N
51.3 mi 1 hour

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.