National parks near City of Norfolk, Virginia
City of Norfolk is one town for park planning. See national parks near Norfolk — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to City of Norfolk, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 162 mi (261 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near City of Norfolk
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 162 mi (261 km) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 330 mi (532 km) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 415 mi (667 km) | 10 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 513 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 542 mi (872 km) | 13 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 586 mi (942 km) | 14 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in City of Norfolk
Common questions
What is the closest national park to City of Norfolk?
Shenandoah National Park, about 162 mi (261 km) away and roughly 4 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from City of Norfolk in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.