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
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park | 159 mi (256 km) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Biscayne National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 466 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 497 mi (800 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 520 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 558 mi (898 km) | 13 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 563 mi (907 km) | 13 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tulum National Park | 577 mi (928 km) | 14 hr 6 min | Worth 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.