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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

Parks ranked by distance from Gwinnett County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park117 mi (188 km)3 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Congaree National Park191 mi (307 km)4 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park249 mi (400 km)6 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park329 mi (530 km)8 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park449 mi (722 km)11 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park466 mi (750 km)11 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park513 mi (825 km)12 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park521 mi (838 km)12 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park554 mi (891 km)13 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park559 mi (899 km)13 hr 41 minWorth 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.