National parks near Powhatan County, Virginia
The closest national park to Powhatan County, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 72.2 mi (116 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Shenandoah.
National parks near Powhatan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 72.2 mi (116 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 176 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 321 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 340 mi (547 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 391 mi (630 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 447 mi (719 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 481 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Powhatan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Powhatan County?
Shenandoah National Park, about 72.2 mi (116 km) away and roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Powhatan County in a day?
Shenandoah National Park — all within about three hours' drive.