How far is Watsonville, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Watsonville and San Diego is 389.57 miles (626.95 km).

Flight distance from Watsonville, CA to San Diego, CA is 389.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 54 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 49 minutes to travel from Watsonville to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Watsonville, California to San Diego, California is: 452.69 miles (728.54 km) by car.

Driving from Watsonville to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 07 minutes.

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#1 Watsonville

The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. It is located on Monterey Bay in the Central Coast region of the state. Watsonville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Watsonville Farmers Market and the Watsonville Museum of Art.

Population 51673
GPS Coordinates 36°54'37"N 121°45'25"W
Latitude 36.9102300
Longitude -121.7568900
Altitude 10
Country United States
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#2 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.

Population 1422420
GPS Coordinates 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W
Latitude 32.7157100
Longitude -117.1647200
Altitude 20
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Watsonville and San Diego

The distance between Watsonville and San Diego is 729 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Watsonville and San Diego. The current time is 08:21:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 15 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 11 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 09 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 60.47 liters (15.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watsonville and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watsonville to San Diego is $85.54 (diesel $98.98).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $85.54 $89.33 $91.74 $98.98

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on October 05, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watsonville and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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