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.
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.