National parks near Saint Mary's County, Maryland
The closest national park to Saint Mary's County, Maryland is Shenandoah National Park — about 98.8 mi (159 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Congaree National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Rouge National Park
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National parks near Saint Mary's County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 98.8 mi (159 km) | 2 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 247 mi (397 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 333 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 430 mi (691 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 484 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 528 mi (849 km) | 12 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Saint Mary's County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Saint Mary's County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 98.8 mi (159 km) away and roughly 2 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Saint Mary's County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.