There are
2,885 mi
from Ridgewood, NJ to Clayton, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Ridgewood, New Jersey to Clayton, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Ridgewood, NJ to Clayton, CA) is 2,527.66 mi.
2,885 mi = 4,643.67 kms