There are
2,801 mi
from San Clemente, CA to Rutherford, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 1 hour to go from San Clemente, California to Rutherford, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Clemente, CA to Rutherford, NJ) is 2,424.83 mi.
2,801 mi = 4,508.53 kms