National parks near Somerset County, New Jersey
The closest national park to Somerset County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 246 mi (396 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Somerset County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 246 mi (396 km) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 367 mi (591 km) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 388 mi (625 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 424 mi (682 km) | 10 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 437 mi (704 km) | 10 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Somerset County
- Bridgewater
- Hillsborough
- North Plainfield
- Somerset
- Basking Ridge
- Warren Township
- Bradley Gardens
- Somerville
- Martinsville
- Bound Brook
- Manville
- East Franklin
- Bedminster
- Raritan
- Bernardsville
- Bloomingdale
- Green Knoll
- Watchung
- Finderne
- South Bound Brook
- Franklin Center
- Sixmile Run
- Middlebush
- Gladstone
- Peapack
- Ten Mile Run
- Voorhees
- Weston
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Somerset County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 246 mi (396 km) away and roughly 6 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Somerset County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.