National parks near Sussex County, Delaware
The closest national park to Sussex County, Delaware is Shenandoah National Park — about 161 mi (258 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 15 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Sussex County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 161 mi (258 km) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 312 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 392 mi (630 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 413 mi (665 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 438 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 453 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 497 mi (801 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sussex County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sussex County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 161 mi (258 km) away and roughly 4 hr 15 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sussex County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.