National parks near Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Newark — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Essex County, New Jersey is Thousand Islands National Park — about 263 mi (423 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 384 mi (618 km) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 411 mi (662 km) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Essex County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Essex County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 263 mi (423 km) away and roughly 6 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Essex County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.