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National parks near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

St. John's is one town for park planning. See national parks near St. John's — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador is Terra Nova National Park — about 141 km (87.5 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 31 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Terra Nova.

National parks near St. John's

Parks ranked by distance from St. John's
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Terra Nova National Park141 km (87.5 mi)2 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Gros Morne National Park437 km (272 mi)6 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Cape Breton Highlands National Park608 km (378 mi)9 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Sable Island National Park687 km (427 mi)10 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Prince Edward Island National Park795 km (494 mi)12 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park802 km (498 mi)12 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Mingan Archipelago National Park818 km (509 mi)12 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Pituamkek National Park843 km (524 mi)12 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Forillon National Park873 km (543 mi)13 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Kouchibouguac National Park928 km (576 mi)14 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in St. John's

Common questions

What is the closest national park to St. John's?

Terra Nova National Park, about 141 km (87.5 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 31 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from St. John's in a day?

Terra Nova National Park — all within about three hours' drive.