Parks Manager

National parks near Sarasota County, Florida

The closest national park to Sarasota County, Florida is Everglades National Park — about 159 mi (256 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 13 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Sarasota County

Parks ranked by distance from Sarasota County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Everglades National Park159 mi (256 km)4 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Dry Tortugas National Park179 mi (288 km)4 hr 42 minBest as a weekend
Biscayne National Park180 mi (290 km)4 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park466 mi (749 km)11 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Isla Contoy National Park480 mi (772 km)11 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park497 mi (800 km)12 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park520 mi (838 km)12 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park558 mi (898 km)13 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park563 mi (907 km)13 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Tulum National Park577 mi (928 km)14 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Sarasota County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Sarasota County?

Everglades National Park, about 159 mi (256 km) away and roughly 4 hr 13 min of driving.

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

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.