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Shortest commutes, Rhode Island cities

Rhode Island cities with the shortest mean travel time to work (2024 ACS). This list covers the 16 cities in Rhode Island that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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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 2000

01Kingston, RIRI7,33218.4+75%

02Newport, RIRI24,25118.9+40%

03Newport East, RIRI11,06920.5+51%

04East Providence, RIRI48,24922.6+68%

05Westerly, RIRI18,41122.9+53%

06Valley Falls, RIRI12,65723.3+59%

07Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIRI9,30224.0–

08Cranston, RIRI84,64724.3+87%

09Greenville, RIRI8,29624.4+62%

10Warwick, RIRI84,18724.6+72%

11Providence, RIRI195,31025.0+85%

12Pawtucket, RIRI77,06525.6+77%

13Tiverton, RIRI8,09126.2+50%

14Cumberland Hill, RIRI8,64826.3+62%

15Central Falls, RIRI23,12427.4+98%

16Woonsocket, RIRI44,58029.3+77%

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES