National parks near Mercer County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Mercer County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 228 mi (367 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 50 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mercer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 365 mi (587 km) | 9 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 373 mi (600 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 424 mi (682 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mercer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mercer County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 228 mi (367 km) away and roughly 5 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mercer County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.