Shortest Commute in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute

Best Virginia 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 · Virginia

Shortest Commute — Virginia

1 Fort Lee 10 min

2 Quantico Base 12 min

3 Lexington 12 min

4 Bridgewater 13 min

5 Blacksburg 15 min

6 Buena Vista 15 min

7 Covington 15 min

8 University of Virginia 16 min

9 Marion 16 min

10 Lynchburg 17 min

11 Charlottesville 17 min

12 Radford 17 min

13 South Boston 17 min

14 Harrisonburg 17 min

15 Williamsburg 17 min

16 Abingdon 17 min

17 Wytheville 17 min

18 Massanetta Springs 18 min

19 Christiansburg 18 min

20 Collinsville 18 min

21 Innsbrook 18 min

22 Bristol 18 min

23 Salem 19 min

24 Montrose 19 min

25 Big Stone Gap 20 min

26 Martinsville 20 min

27 Roanoke 20 min

28 Stuarts Draft 20 min

29 Galax 20 min

30 Bedford 20 min

31 Danville 21 min

32 Cave Spring 21 min

33 Hollins 21 min

34 Lakeside 21 min

35 Winchester 21 min

36 Franklin 21 min

37 Laurel 21 min

38 Farmville 21 min

39 Tuckahoe 21 min

40 Waynesboro 21 min

41 Ettrick 21 min

42 Short Pump 21 min

43 Timberlake 21 min

44 Forest 22 min

45 Bon Air 22 min

46 Manchester 22 min

47 Staunton 22 min

48 Dumbarton 22 min

49 Richmond 22 min

50 Pulaski 22 min

51 Dulles Town Center 22 min

52 Bluefield 22 min

53 Ashland 22 min

54 Hampton 22 min

55 Bellwood 23 min

56 Norfolk 23 min

57 Highland Springs 23 min

58 Portsmouth 23 min

59 Virginia Beach 23 min

60 Newport News 23 min

61 Madison Heights 23 min

62 East Highland Park 23 min

63 Glen Allen 24 min

64 Sandston 24 min

65 Colonial Heights 24 min

66 Emporia 24 min

67 Fort Belvoir 24 min

68 Richlands 24 min

69 Midlothian 24 min

70 Bensley 24 min

71 Mechanicsville 24 min

72 Pimmit Hills 24 min

73 Idylwood 25 min

74 McNair 25 min

75 Rockwood 25 min

76 Vinton 25 min

77 Woodlake 25 min

78 Fishersville 25 min

79 Hutchison 25 min

80 Chesapeake 26 min

81 Tysons 26 min

82 Meadowbrook 26 min

83 Hollymead 26 min

84 Carrollton 26 min

85 Sterling 26 min

86 Countryside 26 min

87 Poquoson 26 min

88 Dunn Loring 26 min

89 Arlington 27 min

90 Hopewell 27 min

91 George Mason 27 min

92 Petersburg 27 min

93 Vienna 27 min

94 Brandermill 27 min

95 Bailey's Crossroads 27 min

96 Reston 27 min

97 Leesburg 27 min

98 Broadlands 27 min

99 Merrifield 28 min

100 Falls Church 28 min

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by shortest commute in Virginia.

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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