National parks near New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Wilmington — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to New Hanover County, North Carolina is Congaree National Park — about 167 mi (269 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 25 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 Hanover County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 167 mi (269 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 298 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 591 mi (951 km) | 14 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 607 mi (976 km) | 14 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 641 mi (1032 km) | 15 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 674 mi (1085 km) | 16 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in New Hanover County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to New Hanover County?
Congaree National Park, about 167 mi (269 km) away and roughly 4 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from New Hanover County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.