National parks near Alachua County, Florida
The closest national park to Alachua County, Florida is Congaree National Park — about 299 mi (481 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Congaree National Park
Biscayne National Park
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit Congaree National Park. Getting to Congaree National Park. Camping at Congaree National Park. Timed entry and tours at Congaree National Park.
National parks near Alachua County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 312 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 417 mi (671 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 563 mi (906 km) | 13 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 585 mi (942 km) | 14 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 628 mi (1011 km) | 15 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 647 mi (1042 km) | 15 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 654 mi (1052 km) | 15 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Alachua County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Alachua County?
Congaree National Park, about 299 mi (481 km) away and roughly 7 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Alachua County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.