Shipping from Savannah to New York
From Savannah to New York: zone 6, 3-day ground transit, $13.8 for a 3 lb parcel and $19.75 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your New York order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
New York City and suburbs represent one of the largest parcel markets in the country. Edison ships New York at zone 2; the high residential density makes DAS surcharges common, but zone cost is the lowest available from the northeast.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Savannah to a typical New York ZIP (zone 6). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 6 | $12.10 | 3 days |
| 3 lb | 6 | $13.80 | 3 days |
| 5 lb | 6 | $15.50 | 3 days |
| 10 lb | 6 | $19.75 | 3 days |
| 20 lb | 6 | $28.25 | 3 days |
Top metros served on this lane
- New York City
- Buffalo
- Rochester
Delivery time to New York City using example ZIP 10001: 3 business days ground from Savannah.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For New York, our Edison, NJ node typically ships at zone 2 versus zone 6 from Savannah. That's a 4 zones difference and roughly $4.20 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving New York-bound inventory to Edison compounds on every shipment. If your New Yorkorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill New York and show you the annual delta.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most New York 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 New York 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 New York from Savannah?
New York is zone 6 from our Savannah warehouse. Zone 6 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 Savannah to New York take?
Ground service from Savannah to New York is typically 3 business days in transit at zone 6. 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 New York?
For most New York 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 New York shipping.
Tell us your New York 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.