National parks near Pinellas County, Florida
The closest national park to Pinellas County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 210 mi (337 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 25 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
Isla Contoy National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
Best time to visit Everglades National Park. Getting to Everglades National Park. Permits for Everglades National Park.
National parks near Pinellas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 210 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Biscayne National Park | 225 mi (362 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 225 mi (363 km) | 5 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 423 mi (681 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 510 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 528 mi (850 km) | 12 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 536 mi (862 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 552 mi (888 km) | 13 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 578 mi (929 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 590 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pinellas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pinellas County?
Everglades National Park, about 210 mi (337 km) away and roughly 5 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pinellas County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.