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.
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Biscayne 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 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.