Shipping from Edison to Delaware
Delaware ships at zone 2 from our Edison node — 1 business day in transit. At 3 lb, you're at $9.6 base; at 10 lb, $15.55. The math below covers the full weight curve so you can see where your average order weight lands on this lane.
Delaware's small size and position between Philadelphia and Baltimore makes it natural Edison territory. Zone 2 ground service covers the entire state.
Cost math for this lane
Base residential ground rate from Edison to a typical Delaware ZIP (zone 2). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 2 | $7.90 | 1 day |
| 3 lb | 2 | $9.60 | 1 day |
| 5 lb | 2 | $11.30 | 1 day |
| 10 lb | 2 | $15.55 | 1 day |
| 20 lb | 2 | $24.05 | 1 day |
Key delivery markets in this state
- Wilmington
- Dover
- Newark
Delivery time to Wilmington using example ZIP 19801: 1 business day ground from Edison.
The warehouse location advantage
Edison is already the optimal Pro Fulfill origin for Delaware. Zone 2 from Edison matches or beats both our other nodes. No zone savings left on the table here.
If you ship to other states with a different zone profile, a split-inventory strategy across two Pro Fulfill nodes could still reduce your blended shipping cost. Use the zone calculator to model your full order geography.
Common surcharges on this lane
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Delaware residential deliveries:
- Residential delivery. UPS and FedEx add ~$5.55 per parcel for residential addresses. Most DTC orders trigger this. Full surcharge breakdown.
- Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). Rural, extended rural, and remote ZIPs in Delaware add between $4.90 and $17.50 per parcel depending on tier. DAS ZIP code guide.
- Fuel surcharge. Indexed weekly to the US EIA fuel price. Currently running approximately 10-15% of base rate for ground service. Carriers publish the current index weekly.
- Peak/demand surcharge. Major carriers add seasonal surcharges from October through January. For high-volume sellers, this can add $0.40-$1.25 per parcel during peak weeks.
Common questions about this lane
What zone is Delaware from Edison?
Delaware is zone 2 from our Edison warehouse. Zone 2 means 1-business-day ground transit under standard carrier tables. Zone is assigned at the ZIP3 level at invoice time; this state-level figure is a planning approximation.
How long does ground shipping from Edison to Delaware take?
Ground service from Edison to Delaware is typically 1 business day in transit at zone 2. Actual transit depends on carrier, service level, and specific ZIP. Residential delivery and rural routes can add a day.
What's the cheapest carrier for parcels to Delaware?
For most Delaware ZIPs, UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and USPS Ground Advantage are competitive. The best carrier depends on weight, dimensions, and destination ZIP. Pro Fulfill's hybrid carrier system compares rates at order time to select the lowest-cost option automatically.
Multi-origin quote for Delaware shipping.
Tell us your Delaware monthly volume and average order weight. We'll model Pomona, Savannah, and Edison side by side and show you the cheapest origin for this lane.