Shipping from Edison to Maryland
From Edison to Maryland: zone 2, 1-day ground transit, $9.6 for a 3 lb parcel and $15.55 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Maryland order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
Baltimore and D.C.-adjacent suburbs form a high-income consumer cluster. Edison ships Maryland at zone 2, making it one of the most cost-efficient lanes from the northeast node.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Edison to a typical Maryland 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 |
Top metros served on this lane
- Baltimore
- Frederick
- Gaithersburg
Delivery time to Baltimore using example ZIP 21201: 1 business day ground from Edison.
Multi-origin zone optimization
Edison is already the optimal Pro Fulfill origin for Maryland. 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.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Maryland 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 Maryland 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What zone is Maryland from Edison?
Maryland 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 Maryland take?
Ground service from Edison to Maryland 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 Maryland?
For most Maryland 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 Maryland shipping.
Tell us your Maryland 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.