There are
2,894 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to San Rafael, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to San Rafael, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to San Rafael, CA) is 2,559.94 mi.
2,894 mi = 4,657.40 kms