There are
2,827 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Poway, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Poway, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Poway, CA) is 2,408.45 mi.
2,827 mi = 4,549.25 kms