National parks near Saint Johns County, Florida
The closest national park to Saint Johns County, Florida is Congaree National Park — about 259 mi (417 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Saint Johns County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 316 mi (509 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 386 mi (622 km) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 553 mi (890 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 561 mi (902 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 610 mi (982 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 680 mi (1094 km) | 16 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 698 mi (1124 km) | 16 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Saint Johns County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Saint Johns County?
Congaree National Park, about 259 mi (417 km) away and roughly 6 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Saint Johns County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.