There are
2,875 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Hercules, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Hercules, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Hercules, CA) is 2,546.53 mi.
2,875 mi = 4,627.40 kms