Cranston Rhode Island Map
Cranston, Rhode Island — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cranston, Providence County.
Interactive Map of Cranston, Rhode Island
| City | Cranston |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.779823 |
| Longitude | -71.43728 |
| Population | 83,250 |
| Density | 1125.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of 83,250. The population density is 1125.6 people per km². Cranston is located at 41.7798°N, 71.4373°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2831.
Cranston unfolds across a varied terrain, its character shaped by the gentle push and pull of the land. It lies 3.3 miles south-south-west of Providence, RI (from Providence, RI: bearing 202°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north of Warwick. Broad avenues, lined with mature trees whose leaves whisper secrets in the humid summer air, give way to quieter residential streets where well-tended gardens offer splashes of vibrant color. The land rises and falls with a subtle grace, forming rolling hills that offer glimpses of distant blue horizons, while the Providence River, a silver ribbon on the map, charts its course through sections of Cranston, its presence felt in the occasional marshy fringe and the cool, damp air that often drifts inland. The very texture of the ground, a mix of fertile soil and ancient stone, seems to hold the memory of countless seasons, a quiet testament to the enduring life of this place. Historically, Cranston’s story is one of industrious growth and adaptation, beginning as a farming community before embracing the burgeoning manufacturing of the 19th century. The echoes of its industrial past can still be discerned in the brick facades of former mills, now often repurposed, their sturdy structures a reminder of the labor and ingenuity that once fueled the local economy. Today, Cranston’s economic life is a mosaic, encompassing diverse businesses and a strong retail presence, yet the underlying character of resilience and practical endeavor remains. The city also boasts notable institutions, including the Cranston Street Armory, a grand, historic building that stands as a landmark of civic pride, and a network of parks, such as Roger Williams Park, offering verdant respites where the rhythm of everyday life can be observed in the laughter of children and the quiet contemplation of its visitors.
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About This Cranston Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cranston, Rhode Island with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cranston and Providence County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cranston is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cranston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
