National parks near Marion County, Florida
The closest national park to Marion County, Florida is Biscayne National Park — about 273 mi (440 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 55 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Marion County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | 273 mi (440 km) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 275 mi (443 km) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 316 mi (508 km) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 454 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 600 mi (966 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 603 mi (970 km) | 14 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 621 mi (1000 km) | 15 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 645 mi (1039 km) | 15 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marion County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marion County?
Biscayne National Park, about 273 mi (440 km) away and roughly 6 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marion County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.