How far is Watsonville, CA from San Jose, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watsonville and San Jose is 30.61 miles (49.27 km).
Flight distance from Watsonville, CA to San Jose, CA is 30.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watsonville, California to San Jose, California is: 48.51 miles (78.08 km) by car.
Driving from Watsonville to San Jose will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.
#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 |
#2 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.
| Population | 1013616 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 37.3393900 |
| Longitude | -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Jose: North Market Street (-121.894962,37.339389)
Estimated Travel Time Between Watsonville and San Jose
The distance between Watsonville and San Jose is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 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 Jose. The current time is 07:08:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.48 liters (1.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watsonville and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watsonville to San Jose is $9.17 (diesel $10.61).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $9.17 | $9.57 | $9.83 | $10.61 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watsonville and San Jose (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
