National parks near Manatee County, Florida
The closest national park to Manatee County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 181 mi (292 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Manatee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 181 mi (292 km) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Biscayne National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 509 mi (818 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 567 mi (912 km) | 13 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 570 mi (918 km) | 13 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Manatee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Manatee County?
Everglades National Park, about 181 mi (292 km) away and roughly 4 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Manatee County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.