There are
2,958 mi
from Santa Cruz, CA to Rutherford, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 4 hours to go from Santa Cruz, California to Rutherford, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Cruz, CA to Rutherford, NJ) is 2,558.56 mi.
2,958 mi = 4,761.20 kms