National parks near Hernando County, Florida
The closest national park to Hernando County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 240 mi (386 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 8 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Everglades National Park
Biscayne National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Best time to visit Everglades National Park. Getting to Everglades National Park. Permits for Everglades National Park.
National parks near Hernando County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 240 mi (386 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 247 mi (397 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 495 mi (797 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 553 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 571 mi (919 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 595 mi (958 km) | 14 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 615 mi (990 km) | 15 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 634 mi (1020 km) | 15 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hernando County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hernando County?
Everglades National Park, about 240 mi (386 km) away and roughly 6 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hernando County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.