How far is Lompico, CA from Watsonville, CA?
The driving distance from Lompico, CA to Watsonville, CA is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lompico and Watsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lompico and Watsonville.
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Start on West Drive
659 ft · 29 sec · West Drive
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Continue on West Drive
19 m · 8 sec · West Drive
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Turn right onto Lompico Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lompico Road
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Continue on East Zayante Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Zayante Road
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Turn left onto Graham Hill Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Graham Hill Road
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Continue on Ocean Street
1893 ft · 49 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
86 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Street
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Take the ramp straight
742 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
14 mi · 16 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152: Watsonville, Gilroy
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2296 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lompico and Watsonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cabrillo Highway
Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
14 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lompico and Sunny near Watsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lompico to Watsonville?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Soquel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Lompico and 15.8 miles from Watsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lompico and Sunny near Watsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Soquel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Santa Cruz City Hall
Santa Cruz Parking Office
Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room
First Capitola City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soquel.
Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California
Scotts Valley, California
Morgan Hill, California
Prunedale, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lompico and Watsonville. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.08 km).
#1 Lompico
Lompico is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1055000, -122.0527400 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watsonville
The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California.
| Population | 51,673 |
| Coordinates | 36.9102300, -121.7568900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-121.756904, 36.910255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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