Shipping from Savannah to Maine
From Savannah to Maine: zone 7, 4-day ground transit, $15.6 for a 3 lb parcel and $21.55 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Maine order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
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.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Savannah to a typical Maine ZIP (zone 7). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 7 | $13.90 | 4 days |
| 3 lb | 7 | $15.60 | 4 days |
| 5 lb | 7 | $17.30 | 4 days |
| 10 lb | 7 | $21.55 | 4 days |
| 20 lb | 7 | $30.05 | 4 days |
Top metros served on this lane
- Portland
- Lewiston
- Bangor
Delivery time to Portland using example ZIP 04101: 4 business days ground from Savannah.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For Maine, our Edison, NJ node typically ships at zone 4 versus zone 7 from Savannah. That's a 3 zones difference and roughly $4.50 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.
What adds to base rate
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 7, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What zone is Maine from Savannah?
Maine is zone 7 from our Savannah warehouse. Zone 7 means 4-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 Maine take?
Ground service from Savannah to Maine is typically 4 business days in transit at zone 7. 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.