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Distance from Watsonville to Santa Cruz
Route Information
The driving distance from Watsonville, California to Santa Cruz, California is 19.8 mi (31.8 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 15.7 mi (25.2 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min
The estimated travel time by road is 24 minutes
Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 51 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Watsonville, California to Santa Cruz, California covers 19.8 mi (31.8 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 24 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (19.7-19.8 miles / 32-32 km).
The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 51 mph (82 km/h).
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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.