Shipping from Savannah to Washington
From Savannah to Washington: zone 8, 5-day ground transit, $17.5 for a 3 lb parcel and $23.45 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Washington order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
Seattle anchors the majority of Washington state parcel volume. Pomona ships Washington at zone 5, making it the most efficient origin; Savannah and Edison both route at zone 8.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Savannah to a typical Washington ZIP (zone 8). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 8 | $15.80 | 5 days |
| 3 lb | 8 | $17.50 | 5 days |
| 5 lb | 8 | $19.20 | 5 days |
| 10 lb | 8 | $23.45 | 5 days |
| 20 lb | 8 | $31.95 | 5 days |
Top metros served on this lane
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Tacoma
Delivery time to Seattle using example ZIP 98101: 5 business days ground from Savannah.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For Washington, our Pomona, CA node typically ships at zone 5 versus zone 8 from Savannah. That's a 3 zones difference and roughly $5.20 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Washington-bound inventory to Pomona compounds on every shipment. If your Washingtonorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Washington and show you the annual delta.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Washington 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 Washington 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 8, 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 Washington from Savannah?
Washington is zone 8 from our Savannah warehouse. Zone 8 means 5-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 Washington take?
Ground service from Savannah to Washington is typically 5 business days in transit at zone 8. 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 Washington?
For most Washington 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 Washington shipping.
Tell us your Washington 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.