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.
Biscayne National Park
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit Biscayne National Park. Getting to Biscayne National Park. Camping at Biscayne National Park.
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.