There are
2,825 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Malibu, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Malibu, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Malibu, CA) is 2,470.70 mi.
2,825 mi = 4,546.29 kms