National parks near Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Philadelphia — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania is Shenandoah National Park — about 197 mi (317 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Philadelphia County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 197 mi (317 km) | 5 hr 6 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 | 343 mi (552 km) | 8 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 408 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 416 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 490 mi (789 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Philadelphia County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Philadelphia County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 197 mi (317 km) away and roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Philadelphia County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.