Shipping from Savannah to Florida
From Savannah to Florida: zone 3, 2-day ground transit, $10.35 for a 3 lb parcel and $16.3 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Florida order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
Florida is among the highest-volume parcel states in the US. Miami-Dade and Broward drive heavy demand for health, beauty, and food delivery; our Savannah node hits Florida at zone 3.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Savannah to a typical Florida 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 |
Top metros served on this lane
- Miami
- Tampa
- Orlando
Delivery time to Miami using example ZIP 33101: 2 business days ground from Savannah.
Multi-origin zone optimization
Savannah is already the optimal Pro Fulfill origin for Florida. 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.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida from Savannah?
Florida 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 Florida take?
Ground service from Savannah to Florida 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 Florida?
For most Florida 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 Florida shipping.
Tell us your Florida 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.