There are
642 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Lincolnton, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 25 mins to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Lincolnton, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Lincolnton, NC) is 535.93 mi.
642 mi = 1,032.60 kms