There are
2,889 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Petaluma, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Petaluma, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Petaluma, CA) is 2,559.28 mi.
2,889 mi = 4,650.09 kms