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Shortest commutes, Maine cities · 1990

Maine cities with the shortest mean travel time to work (1990 ACS). This list covers the 33 cities in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

RELATEDMost remote workers Most public transit riders Most car-free households Longest commutes Most car-dependent Most car-free households

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE COMMUTEVS –

01Caribou, MEME7,32114.0–

02Brewer, MEME9,63614.2–

03Bangor, MEME32,51814.4–

04Presque Isle, MEME8,69414.8–

05Hampden, MEME5,16114.9–

06Orono, MEME11,15114.9–

07Winslow, MEME5,87314.9–

08Waterville, MEME17,57915.3–

09South Portland, MEME27,00715.4–

10Portland, MEME69,91115.7–

11Skowhegan, MEME6,66216.0–

12Houlton, MEME5,08216.1–

13Augusta, MEME19,15516.3–

14Westbrook, MEME21,56516.4–

15Rockland, MEME7,14216.5–

16Old, MEME7,58916.9–

17Lewiston, MEME38,86617.4–

18Biddeford, MEME22,39917.5–

19Sanford, MEME22,66318.3–

20Auburn, MEME25,44118.3–

21Brunswick, MEME17,65218.3–

22Topsham, MEME7,27118.9–

23Ellsworth, MEME8,86220.3–

24Gorham, MEME7,59320.3–

25Bath, MEME8,83520.4–

26Saco, MEME21,15920.4–

27Kennebunk, MEME6,22120.7–

28Gardiner, MEME6,20621.3–

29Belfast, MEME6,98821.8–

30Yarmouth, MEME6,28922.0–

31Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,24422.4–

32North Windham, MEME5,41727.6–

33Kittery, MEME5,11028.1–

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS