National parks near Middlesex County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Middlesex County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 251 mi (403 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 23 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Middlesex County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 251 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 279 mi (448 km) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 343 mi (553 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 378 mi (608 km) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 395 mi (635 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 435 mi (700 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 442 mi (711 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 491 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Middlesex County
- Edison
- New Brunswick
- Piscataway
- Perth Amboy
- East Brunswick
- Sayreville
- North Brunswick
- Sayreville Junction
- South Plainfield
- Carteret
- Old Bridge
- South Old Bridge
- Woodbridge
- Iselin
- Colonia
- Avenel
- South River
- Fords
- Highland Park
- Middlesex
- Metuchen
- Princeton Meadows
- Franklin Park
- Kendall Park
- South Amboy
- Spotswood
- Dunellen
- Madison Park
- Dayton
- Milltown
- Laurence Harbor
- Jamesburg
- Heathcote
- Society Hill
- Port Reading
- Concordia
- Monmouth Junction
- Sewaren
- Plainsboro Center
- Clearbrook Park
- Rossmoor
- Whittingham
- Brownville
- Helmetta
- Cranbury
- Kingston
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Middlesex County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 251 mi (403 km) away and roughly 6 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Middlesex County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.