National parks near Honolulu County, Hawaii
The closest national park to Honolulu County, Hawaii is Haleakalā National Park — about 122 mi (196 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 20 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Haleakalā National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Redwood National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Best time to visit Haleakalā National Park. Getting to Haleakalā National Park. Camping at Haleakalā National Park. Timed entry and tours at Haleakalā National Park.
National parks near Honolulu County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haleakalā National Park | 122 mi (196 km) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park | 224 mi (360 km) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Redwood National Park | 2405 mi (3871 km) | 57 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 2437 mi (3921 km) | 58 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 2495 mi (4015 km) | 59 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 2505 mi (4031 km) | 59 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 2541 mi (4089 km) | 60 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 2548 mi (4100 km) | 60 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gwaii Haanas National Park | 2564 mi (4126 km) | 61 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Katmai National Park | 2570 mi (4136 km) | 61 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Honolulu County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Honolulu County?
Haleakalā National Park, about 122 mi (196 km) away and roughly 3 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Honolulu County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.