National parks near Johnston County, North Carolina
Johnston County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Smithfield — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Johnston County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 184 mi (296 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Johnston County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 204 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 427 mi (688 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 444 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 495 mi (797 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 620 mi (998 km) | 15 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 629 mi (1013 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Johnston County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Johnston County?
Congaree National Park, about 184 mi (296 km) away and roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Johnston County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.