Shortest Commute in Maine

Top 32 cities ranked by shortest commute

Best Cities For...

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States · Maine

Shortest Commute — Maine

1 Rockland 12 min

2 Presque Isle 15 min

3 Kittery 16 min

4 Caribou 16 min

5 Augusta 16 min

6 Waterville 17 min

7 Orono 17 min

8 Bangor 17 min

9 Oak Hill 17 min

10 Brewer 17 min

11 South Portland 18 min

12 Old Town 19 min

13 Portland 20 min

14 Belfast 20 min

15 Winslow 20 min

16 Lewiston 21 min

17 Westbrook 21 min

18 Bath 21 min

19 Brunswick 22 min

20 Skowhegan 22 min

21 Topsham 22 min

22 Ellsworth 23 min

23 Biddeford 23 min

24 Auburn 23 min

25 Old Orchard Beach 24 min

26 Kennebunk 24 min

27 Yarmouth 25 min

28 Saco 25 min

29 Sanford 27 min

30 Gardiner 28 min

31 North Windham 29 min

32 Gorham 33 min

Explore the top 32 cities ranked by shortest commute in Maine.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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