National parks near Duval County, Florida
The closest national park to Duval County, Florida is Congaree National Park — about 244 mi (392 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 13 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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
New River Gorge 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 Duval County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 244 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 381 mi (613 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 536 mi (862 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 597 mi (960 km) | 14 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 688 mi (1108 km) | 16 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 707 mi (1139 km) | 17 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Duval County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Duval County?
Congaree National Park, about 244 mi (392 km) away and roughly 6 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Duval County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.