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.
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.