There are
2,782 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Downey, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 1 hour to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Downey, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Downey, CA) is 2,437.22 mi.
2,782 mi = 4,476.75 kms