Shipping from Savannah to Pennsylvania
Zone 5. That's the number that matters for this lane. From our Savannah warehouse, a standard 3 lb residential parcel reaches a typical Pennsylvania address in 3 business days at roughly $12.3. A 10 lb box runs about $18.25. These are ground-service estimates using carrier zone tables — actual cost depends on ZIP, service level, and surcharges.
Pennsylvania is a major e-commerce market split between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Edison ships Pennsylvania at zone 2, the lowest available rate from the northeast, making it the default origin for high-volume PA lanes.
Weight-tier pricing for this lane
Base residential ground rate from Savannah to a typical Pennsylvania ZIP (zone 5). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 5 | $10.60 | 3 days |
| 3 lb | 5 | $12.30 | 3 days |
| 5 lb | 5 | $14.00 | 3 days |
| 10 lb | 5 | $18.25 | 3 days |
| 20 lb | 5 | $26.75 | 3 days |
Where your parcels land
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Allentown
Delivery time to Philadelphia using example ZIP 19101: 3 business days ground from Savannah.
How a 3-warehouse 3PL changes the math
For Pennsylvania, our Edison, NJ node typically ships at zone 2 versus zone 5 from Savannah. That's a 3 zones difference and roughly $2.70 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Pennsylvania-bound inventory to Edison compounds on every shipment. If your Pennsylvaniaorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Pennsylvania and show you the annual delta.
Surcharge exposure to plan for
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.
Lane questions answered
What zone is Pennsylvania from Savannah?
Pennsylvania is zone 5 from our Savannah warehouse. Zone 5 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 Pennsylvania take?
Ground service from Savannah to Pennsylvania is typically 3 business days in transit at zone 5. 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 Pennsylvania?
For most Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania shipping.
Tell us your Pennsylvania 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.