National parks near Delaware County, Pennsylvania
The closest national park to Delaware County, Pennsylvania is Shenandoah National Park — about 188 mi (303 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 55 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Delaware County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 188 mi (303 km) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 307 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 334 mi (538 km) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 338 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 341 mi (549 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 475 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Delaware County
- Havertown
- Chester
- Wayne
- Radnor
- Drexel Hill
- Springfield
- Yeadon
- Broomall
- Darby
- Lansdowne
- Woodlyn
- Collingdale
- Folsom
- Brookhaven
- Village Green-Green Ridge
- Glenolden
- Ridley Park
- Clifton Heights
- Folcroft
- Prospect Park
- Swarthmore
- Norwood
- Sharon Hill
- Media
- Boothwyn
- Aldan
- Linwood
- Upland
- Lima
- Morton
- East Lansdowne
- Chester Heights
- Colwyn
- Eddystone
- Marcus Hook
- Parkside
- Trainer
- Millbourne
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Delaware County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 188 mi (303 km) away and roughly 4 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Delaware County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.