How long is the commute from Cranston, RI?
Workers who live in Cranston, RI take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Cranston get to work
| Means of transportation | Cranston | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±2.1 points) | 70.7% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±1.5 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±1.2 points) | 12.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Cranston, the average commute is lower than in Providence County (25.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cranston, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Providence County (2.3%).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Providence County, Cranston ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 30 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cranston
| Vehicles available | Cranston | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±1.5 points) | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±2.5 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±2.5 points) | 34.3% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±1.7 points) | 15.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Cranston, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Providence County (11.5%).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cranston
| Cranston | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±1.2 points) | 12.3% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.0% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.5 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Cranston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Providence County (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cranston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston | — | 24.3 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Johnston | 4.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Providence | 5.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Warwick | 5.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Warwick | 6.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Providence | 6.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| East Providence | 6.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Scituate | 8.1 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Greenville | 8.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Providence, RI (22.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Providence, RI (27.3 minutes), Scituate, RI (30.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Providence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | North Providence | 27.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | North Smithfield | 26.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Cumberland | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Pawtucket | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 | Providence | 25.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Smithfield | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Cranston | 24.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Lincoln | 24.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Johnston | 23.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | East Providence | 22.6 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Providence County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cranston
How long is the average commute in Cranston?
Workers who live in Cranston, RI take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cranston without a car?
7.4% of households in Cranston have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cranston?
13.0% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Cranston worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cranston city, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cranston city, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cranston city, Rhode Island
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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