National parks near Sumter County, Florida
The closest national park to Sumter County, Florida is Biscayne National Park — about 253 mi (408 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Biscayne National Park
Everglades National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Congaree National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Best time to visit Biscayne National Park. Getting to Biscayne National Park. Camping at Biscayne National Park.
National parks near Sumter County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | 253 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 593 mi (954 km) | 14 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 611 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 620 mi (998 km) | 15 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 635 mi (1022 km) | 15 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 636 mi (1023 km) | 15 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sumter County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sumter County?
Biscayne National Park, about 253 mi (408 km) away and roughly 6 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sumter County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.