National parks near Gwinnett County, Georgia
The closest national park to Gwinnett County, Georgia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 117 mi (188 km) away, or roughly 3 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 Gwinnett County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 117 mi (188 km) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 191 mi (307 km) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 249 mi (400 km) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 329 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 466 mi (750 km) | 11 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 513 mi (825 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 521 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 554 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 559 mi (899 km) | 13 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gwinnett County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gwinnett County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 117 mi (188 km) away and roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gwinnett County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.