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Getting to Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park sits in Abruzzo / Lazio / Marche, Italy, with L'Aquila the nearest town of any size — about 19.3 km (12 mi) out, or roughly 32 min of driving.

Drive times from Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park sits close enough to Monti Sibillini National Park, Majella National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, and Circeo National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.

Parks you can pair with Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
ParkApartEstimated drive
Monti Sibillini National Park54.5 km (33.9 mi)1 hr 10 min
Majella National Park58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park79.7 km (49.5 mi)1 hr 37 min
Circeo National Park137 km (85.1 mi)2 hr 28 min

Towns to base yourself in

Towns nearest Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
TownDistanceEstimated drive
L'Aquila19.3 km (12 mi)32 min
Teramo23.7 km (14.8 mi)37 min
Amatrice28.5 km (17.7 mi)42 min
Corvaro38.7 km (24 mi)53 min
Borgorose41.6 km (25.9 mi)56 min
Giulianova45.3 km (28.1 mi)1 hr
Montesilvano47.4 km (29.4 mi)1 hr 3 min
Pratola Peligna48.5 km (30.1 mi)1 hr 4 min

How to read these numbers

Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.

Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.

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Common questions

What is the closest town to Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park?

L'Aquila, about 19.3 km (12 mi) away — roughly 32 min of driving.

Where should I stay when visiting Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park?

The practical bases are L'Aquila, Teramo, and Amatrice — all within a reasonable drive of the park.