There are
2,702 mi
from Palm Desert, CA to Rutherford, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days to go from Palm Desert, California to Rutherford, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palm Desert, CA to Rutherford, NJ) is 2,351.59 mi.
2,702 mi = 4,349.05 kms