There are
2,779 mi
from San Marcos, CA to Plainfield, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from San Marcos, California to Plainfield, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Marcos, CA to Plainfield, NJ) is 2,394.47 mi.
2,779 mi = 3.22 kms