There are
2,968 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Watsonville, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Watsonville, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Watsonville, CA) is 2,541.64 mi.
2,968 mi = 3.22 kms