There are
2,801 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to San Clemente, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 1 hour to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to San Clemente, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to San Clemente, CA) is 2,424.83 mi.
2,801 mi = 4,508.39 kms