National parks near New Castle County, Delaware
The closest national park to New Castle County, Delaware is Shenandoah National Park — about 166 mi (267 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 22 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near New Castle County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 313 mi (504 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 322 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 328 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 392 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 497 mi (800 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 499 mi (803 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in New Castle County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to New Castle County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 166 mi (267 km) away and roughly 4 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from New Castle County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.