National parks near New York County, New York
The closest national park to New York County, New York is Thousand Islands National Park — about 266 mi (429 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 45 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near New York County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Islands National Park | 266 mi (429 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 346 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 397 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 412 mi (662 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 423 mi (681 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 451 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 494 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in New York County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to New York County?
Thousand Islands National Park, about 266 mi (429 km) away and roughly 6 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from New York County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.