Shortest Commute in North Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute

Best North Carolina Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

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 · North Carolina

Shortest Commute — North Carolina

1 Jacksonville 15 min

2 Boone 15 min

3 Havelock 17 min

4 East Flat Rock 17 min

5 Swannanoa 17 min

6 Goldsboro 18 min

7 Asheville 18 min

8 Morehead City 18 min

9 Greenville 18 min

10 New Bern 18 min

11 Conover 18 min

12 Wilmington 19 min

13 Hendersonville 19 min

14 Mount Airy 19 min

15 Waynesville 19 min

16 Fayetteville 19 min

17 Lumberton 19 min

18 Washington 19 min

19 Tarboro 19 min

20 Fletcher 19 min

21 Williamston 19 min

22 Morganton 19 min

23 Cullowhee 20 min

24 Chapel Hill 20 min

25 Statesville 20 min

26 Spring Lake 20 min

27 Brevard 20 min

28 Woodfin 20 min

29 Murraysville 20 min

30 Hickory 20 min

31 Kinston 20 min

32 Siler City 20 min

33 Morrisville 20 min

34 Laurinburg 20 min

35 Roanoke Rapids 21 min

36 Nashville 21 min

37 Salisbury 21 min

38 Black Mountain 21 min

39 Wrightsboro 21 min

40 Mills River 21 min

41 Thomasville 21 min

42 Newton 21 min

43 Kill Devil Hills 21 min

44 High Point 21 min

45 Elon 21 min

46 Wilson 21 min

47 Hillsborough 21 min

48 Rocky Mount 21 min

49 Myrtle Grove 21 min

50 Archdale 21 min

51 Shelby 22 min

52 Kings Grant 22 min

53 Winston-Salem 22 min

54 Henderson 22 min

55 Greensboro 22 min

56 Clinton 22 min

57 Boiling Spring Lakes 22 min

58 Asheboro 22 min

59 Elizabeth City 22 min

60 St. Stephens 22 min

61 Sawmills 22 min

62 Lexington 22 min

63 Trinity 22 min

64 King 23 min

65 Porters Neck 23 min

66 Durham 23 min

67 Cary 23 min

68 Rockingham 23 min

69 Silver Lake 23 min

70 Oak Island 23 min

71 Reidsville 23 min

72 Mocksville 23 min

73 Sanford 23 min

74 Clemmons 23 min

75 Oak Ridge 23 min

76 Carrboro 23 min

77 Kernersville 23 min

78 Davidson 23 min

79 Raleigh 23 min

80 Ayden 23 min

81 Lenoir 24 min

82 Piney Green 24 min

83 Gibsonville 24 min

84 Mooresville 24 min

85 Southern Pines 24 min

86 Smithfield 24 min

87 Carolina Beach 24 min

88 Apex 24 min

89 Hamlet 24 min

90 Lincolnton 24 min

91 Burlington 24 min

92 Kings Mountain 24 min

93 Winterville 24 min

94 Northchase 24 min

95 Graham 24 min

96 Walkertown 24 min

97 Leland 25 min

98 Bessemer City 25 min

99 Pineville 25 min

100 Lewisville 25 min

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute in North Carolina.

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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