Shipping from Edison to South Carolina
Zone 5. That's the number that matters for this lane. From our Edison warehouse, a standard 3 lb residential parcel reaches a typical South Carolina address in 3 business days at roughly $12.3. A 10 lb box runs about $18.25. These are ground-service estimates using carrier zone tables — actual cost depends on ZIP, service level, and surcharges.
South Carolina's port activity in Charleston creates freight infrastructure that benefits inbound. Savannah ships South Carolina at zone 2, the lowest available rate from our southeast node.
Weight-tier pricing for this lane
Base residential ground rate from Edison to a typical South Carolina ZIP (zone 5). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 5 | $10.60 | 3 days |
| 3 lb | 5 | $12.30 | 3 days |
| 5 lb | 5 | $14.00 | 3 days |
| 10 lb | 5 | $18.25 | 3 days |
| 20 lb | 5 | $26.75 | 3 days |
Where your parcels land
- Columbia
- Charleston
- Greenville
Delivery time to Columbia using example ZIP 29201: 3 business days ground from Edison.
How a 3-warehouse 3PL changes the math
For South Carolina, our Savannah, GA node typically ships at zone 2 versus zone 5 from Edison. That's a 3 zones difference and roughly $2.70 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving South Carolina-bound inventory to Savannah compounds on every shipment. If your South Carolinaorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill South Carolina and show you the annual delta.
Surcharge exposure to plan for
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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.
Lane questions answered
What zone is South Carolina from Edison?
South Carolina is zone 5 from our Edison warehouse. Zone 5 means 3-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 South Carolina take?
Ground service from Edison to South Carolina is typically 3 business days in transit at zone 5. 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 South Carolina?
For most South Carolina 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 South Carolina shipping.
Tell us your South Carolina 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.