There are
2,927 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to San Jose, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 3 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to San Jose, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to San Jose, CA) is 2,542.56 mi.
2,927 mi = 4,710.72 kms