National parks near Essex County, Massachusetts
The closest national park to Essex County, Massachusetts is Acadia National Park — about 184 mi (296 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Essex County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 277 mi (445 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 415 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 469 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 470 mi (757 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Essex County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Essex County?
Acadia National Park, about 184 mi (296 km) away and roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Essex County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.