There are
2,909 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to Santa Maria, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to Santa Maria, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to Santa Maria, CA) is 2,528.89 mi.
2,909 mi = 4,682.05 kms