National parks near City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
City of Virginia Beach is one town for park planning. See national parks near Virginia Beach — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to City of Virginia Beach, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 174 mi (280 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 34 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 Virginia Beach
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 292 mi (470 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 426 mi (685 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 497 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 559 mi (899 km) | 13 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 591 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in City of Virginia Beach
Common questions
What is the closest national park to City of Virginia Beach?
Shenandoah National Park, about 174 mi (280 km) away and roughly 4 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from City of Virginia Beach in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.