National parks near Durham County, North Carolina
Durham County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Durham — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Durham County, North Carolina is Shenandoah National Park — about 178 mi (286 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Durham County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 187 mi (301 km) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 390 mi (627 km) | 9 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 408 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 549 mi (883 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 598 mi (962 km) | 14 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Durham County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Durham County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 178 mi (286 km) away and roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Durham County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.