Shipping from Savannah to Rhode Island
From Savannah to Rhode Island: 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 Rhode Island order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
Rhode Island is the smallest state and is effectively part of the Boston metro market. Edison ships at zone 3; Pomona routes at zone 8, making northeast node placement essential for cost control.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Savannah to a typical Rhode Island 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
- Providence
- Cranston
- Warwick
Delivery time to Providence using example ZIP 02901: 3 business days ground from Savannah.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For Rhode Island, our Edison, NJ node typically ships at zone 3 versus zone 6 from Savannah. That's a 3 zones difference and roughly $3.45 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Rhode Island-bound inventory to Edison compounds on every shipment. If your Rhode Islandorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Rhode Island and show you the annual delta.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island from Savannah?
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island take?
Ground service from Savannah to Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
For most Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island shipping.
Tell us your Rhode Island 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.