There are
2,915 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to San Mateo, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 3 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to San Mateo, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to San Mateo, CA) is 2,559.26 mi.
2,915 mi = 4,690.97 kms