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National parks near Monroe County, Florida

The closest national park to Monroe County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 44.4 mi (71.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.

3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas.

National parks near Monroe County

Parks ranked by distance from Monroe County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Everglades National Park44.4 mi (71.4 km)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Biscayne National Park95.8 mi (154 km)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Dry Tortugas National Park103 mi (165 km)2 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Isla Contoy National Park418 mi (673 km)10 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park430 mi (692 km)10 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park449 mi (722 km)11 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park480 mi (773 km)11 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Tulum National Park504 mi (811 km)12 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park559 mi (899 km)13 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Dzibilchaltún National Park588 mi (946 km)14 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Monroe County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Monroe County?

Everglades National Park, about 44.4 mi (71.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?

Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and Dry Tortugas National Park — all within about three hours' drive.