National parks near Union County, New Jersey
Union County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Elizabeth — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Union County, New Jersey is Shenandoah National Park — about 261 mi (421 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 261 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 381 mi (613 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 404 mi (651 km) | 10 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 406 mi (653 km) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 429 mi (691 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 486 mi (783 km) | 11 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 261 mi (421 km) away and roughly 6 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.