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.
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
- St. Petersburg
- Clearwater
- Largo
- Palm Harbor
- Pinellas Park
- Dunedin
- East Lake
- Tarpon Springs
- West and East Lealman
- Lealman
- Seminole
- Safety Harbor
- Oldsmar
- Gulfport
- Saint Pete Beach
- Treasure Island
- South Highpoint
- South Pasadena
- Kenneth City
- Madeira Beach
- Indian Rocks Beach
- Belleair
- Tierra Verde
- Feather Sound
- Bay Pines
- Harbor Bluffs
- Saint George
- Ridgecrest
- Greenbriar
- Redington Shores
- Belleair Bluffs
- Gandy
- Belleair Beach
- Redington Beach
- Indian Shores
- North Redington Beach
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.