How long is the commute from Newport, RI?
Workers who live in Newport, RI take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
12.4% of workers walk to work.
18.5% work from home.
11.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Households without a car
- 11.8%
How people in Newport get to work
| Means of transportation | Newport | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.5% (±4.7 points) | 69.8% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±2.0 points) | 5.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.4% (±4.0 points) | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±1.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.5% (±3.4 points) | 15.7% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Newport, the average commute is lower than in Newport County (22.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Newport County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Newport County, Newport ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 38 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newport
| Vehicles available | Newport | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% (±2.4 points) | 7.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.0% (±3.8 points) | 34.1% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±3.8 points) | 38.5% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 20.1% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Newport, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Newport County (7.3%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Newport
| Newport | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.5% (±3.4 points) | 15.7% (±1.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±2.8 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Newport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Newport County (94.1%).
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 Newport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | — | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Newport East | 3.2 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 3.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 4.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Melville | 5.8 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Little Compton | 8.2 mi | 33.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Portsmouth | 8.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Narragansett Pier | 8.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| North Kingstown | 9.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Melville, RI (14.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Little Compton, RI (33.7 minutes), Portsmouth, RI (23.0 minutes), Narragansett Pier, RI (26.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Newport County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Compton | 33.7 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Tiverton | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 | Jamestown | 26.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Portsmouth | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 | Middletown | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Newport | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Newport
How long is the average commute in Newport?
Workers who live in Newport, RI take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newport without a car?
11.8% of households in Newport have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newport?
18.5% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Newport worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport city, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport city, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport city, Rhode Island
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Newport city, Rhode Island (place:49960, in state:44).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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