National parks near Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador
Gros Morne National Park is the closest national park to Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador — 230 km (143 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 50 min behind the wheel.
Gros Morne, Cape Breton Highlands, and Terra Nova are better with a night booked nearby.
Burgeo has a population of about 1,307.
National parks near Burgeo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gros Morne National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 252 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Terra Nova National Park | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 435 km (270 mi) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sable Island National Park | 445 km (277 mi) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 480 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 498 km (310 mi) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 518 km (322 mi) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 562 km (349 mi) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 603 km (375 mi) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Gros Morne National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Burgeo are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton Highlands → Prince Edward Island | 187 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min |
| Gros Morne → Terra Nova | 305 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 56 min |
| Cape Breton Highlands → Sable Island | 314 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min |
| Prince Edward Island → Sable Island | 370 km (230 mi) | 5 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Burgeo
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Other towns nearby
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Burgeo?
Gros Morne National Park. It is about 230 km (143 mi) from Burgeo, roughly 3 hr 50 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Burgeo?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Burgeo?
10 parks are within reach of Burgeo, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Burgeo?
For Gros Morne National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.