There are
1,128 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Rutherford, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 21 hours 25 mins to go from Lakeland, Florida to Rutherford, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Rutherford, NJ) is 989.05 mi.
1,128 mi = 1.61 kms