There are
2,996 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Monterey, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Monterey, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Monterey, CA) is 2,560.97 mi.
2,996 mi = 4,822.31 kms