National parks near Northampton County, North Carolina
The closest national park to Northampton County, North Carolina is Shenandoah National Park — about 149 mi (239 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 58 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Northampton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 149 mi (239 km) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 222 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 463 mi (745 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 523 mi (842 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 551 mi (887 km) | 13 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 594 mi (955 km) | 14 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Northampton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Northampton County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 149 mi (239 km) away and roughly 3 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Northampton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.