National parks near Mathews County, Virginia
The closest national park to Mathews County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 134 mi (215 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 37 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mathews County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 134 mi (215 km) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 264 mi (424 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 383 mi (617 km) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 454 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 537 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 546 mi (879 km) | 13 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mathews County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mathews County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 134 mi (215 km) away and roughly 3 hr 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mathews County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.