Thornton, Rhode Island
Thornton: Located within Providence County at an approximate elevation of 85 feet above sea level, this area functions as a suburban village primarily situated in the northern section of Cranston, Rhode Island.
About
Thornton is a city located in the county of Providence in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Providence County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7943,-71.4784 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:40:49 (6th November 2026) |
Geography
Thornton is located at 41°47'39"N 71°28'42"W (41.7942700, -71.4783900).
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thornton, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485582 | MKG Beauty & Business | Cranston (RI) | 02920-4358 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thornton, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Thornton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Olneyvill Post Office | Providence (RI) | 02909 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Thornton, Colorado The seventh most populous city in Colorado. with a population of 148,113 people.
- Thornton, New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,553 people.
- Thornton, Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois, USA. with a population of 2,367 people.
Other cities in Providence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Providence County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 179,270 | The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. |
| Cranston | 81,142 | The second most populous city in Rhode Island. |
| Pawtucket | 71,710 | The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| East Providence | 47,337 | A city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| Woonsocket | 41,545 | The second-largest city in Rhode Island. |
| Cumberland | 35,207 | Town of the United States |
| North Providence | 32,507 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Smithfield | 21,842 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Central Falls | 19,468 | City in Rhode Island |
| North Smithfield | 12,576 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Valley Falls | 11,547 | City in Kansas, United States |
| North Scituate | 11,171 | Census designated place in Massachusetts |
| Cumberland Hill | 7,934 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Foster | 4,747 | Town in Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Pascoag | 4,577 | Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island |