There are
2,883 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Richmond, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Richmond, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Richmond, CA) is 2,551.47 mi.
2,883 mi = 4,639.07 kms