National parks near Howard County, Maryland
The closest national park to Howard County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 96 mi (154 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 43 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah.
National parks near Howard County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 96 mi (154 km) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 244 mi (393 km) | 6 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 287 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 446 mi (718 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 483 mi (777 km) | 11 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Howard County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Howard County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 96 mi (154 km) away and roughly 2 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Howard County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.