There are
630 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Hickory, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 6 mins to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Hickory, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Hickory, NC) is 526.72 mi.
630 mi = 1,013.67 kms