Shipping from Savannah to Alabama
Alabama ships at zone 3 from our Savannah node — 2 business days in transit. At 3 lb, you're at $10.35 base; at 10 lb, $16.3. The math below covers the full weight curve so you can see where your average order weight lands on this lane.
Alabama's population is split between Birmingham and Huntsville, with growing industrial and auto-parts distribution demand in the corridor between them.
Cost math for this lane
Base residential ground rate from Savannah to a typical Alabama ZIP (zone 3). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 3 | $8.65 | 2 days |
| 3 lb | 3 | $10.35 | 2 days |
| 5 lb | 3 | $12.05 | 2 days |
| 10 lb | 3 | $16.30 | 2 days |
| 20 lb | 3 | $24.80 | 2 days |
Key delivery markets in this state
- Birmingham
- Montgomery
- Huntsville
Delivery time to Birmingham using example ZIP 35203: 2 business days ground from Savannah.
The warehouse location advantage
Savannah is already the optimal Pro Fulfill origin for Alabama. Zone 3 from Savannah 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 Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama from Savannah?
Alabama is zone 3 from our Savannah warehouse. Zone 3 means 2-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 Savannah to Alabama take?
Ground service from Savannah to Alabama is typically 2 business days in transit at zone 3. 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 Alabama?
For most Alabama 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 Alabama shipping.
Tell us your Alabama 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.