Shipping from Pomona to Maine
Zone 8. That's the number that matters for this lane. From our Pomona warehouse, a standard 3 lb residential parcel reaches a typical Maine address in 5 business days at roughly $17.5. A 10 lb box runs about $23.45. These are ground-service estimates using carrier zone tables — actual cost depends on ZIP, service level, and surcharges.
Maine is low-density and mostly rural outside Portland. Edison is the preferred origin at zone 4; Pomona and Savannah both route Maine at zone 8, making a northeast node essential for efficient service.
Weight-tier pricing for this lane
Base residential ground rate from Pomona to a typical Maine ZIP (zone 8). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 8 | $15.80 | 5 days |
| 3 lb | 8 | $17.50 | 5 days |
| 5 lb | 8 | $19.20 | 5 days |
| 10 lb | 8 | $23.45 | 5 days |
| 20 lb | 8 | $31.95 | 5 days |
Where your parcels land
- Portland
- Lewiston
- Bangor
Delivery time to Portland using example ZIP 04101: 5 business days ground from Pomona.
How a 3-warehouse 3PL changes the math
For Maine, our Edison, NJ node typically ships at zone 4 versus zone 8 from Pomona. That's a 4 zones difference and roughly $6.40 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Maine-bound inventory to Edison compounds on every shipment. If your Maineorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Maine and show you the annual delta.
Surcharge exposure to plan for
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Maine 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 Maine 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.
- Additional Handling Surcharge (AHS). At zone 8, irregular packaging is more likely to trigger AHS. Parcels exceeding 18 inches on any side or over 70 lb attract a $24.50+ fee from most carriers.
Lane questions answered
What zone is Maine from Pomona?
Maine is zone 8 from our Pomona warehouse. Zone 8 means 5-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 Pomona to Maine take?
Ground service from Pomona to Maine is typically 5 business days in transit at zone 8. 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 Maine?
For most Maine 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 Maine shipping.
Tell us your Maine 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.