National parks near Jones County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Jones County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 216 mi (348 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 34 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jones County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 216 mi (348 km) | 5 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 303 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 494 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 517 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 563 mi (906 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 630 mi (1014 km) | 15 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 654 mi (1052 km) | 15 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 664 mi (1068 km) | 16 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jones County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jones County?
Congaree National Park, about 216 mi (348 km) away and roughly 5 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jones County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.