There are
1,034 mi
from Albuquerque, NM to Watsonville, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 41 mins to go from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Watsonville, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Albuquerque, NM to Watsonville, CA) is 852.86 mi.
1,034 mi = 1.61 kms