Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is located within an hour and a half drive of the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. It is about 2 1/2 hours drive from the park to Pennsylvania Dutch country.

The northern end of the park is within a half hour drive of the southern end of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. The southern end of the park is within a half hour drive of the northern end of Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River.

In coming to the park, please consider scenic and alternate routes to take in more of the countryside.