Mail shipping time
The time it takes for mail to be shipped and delivered can vary depending on several factors, including the type of mail, the distance it needs to travel, and the shipping carrier used. Here are some general guidelines for mail shipping times:
First-Class Mail
- Within the same city or state: 1-3 business days
- Within the same region (e.g. Northeast, Midwest, South, West Coast): 2-5 business days
- Across the country: 3-7 business days
- International: 7-21 business days
Priority Mail
- Within the same city or state: 1-2 business days
- Within the same region: 2-3 business days
- Across the country: 3-5 business days
- International: 6-10 business days
Priority Mail Express
- Within the same city or state: 1 business day
- Within the same region: 2 business days
- Across the country: 3 business days
- International: 3-5 business days
USPS Retail Ground
- Within the same city or state: 2-3 business days
- Within the same region: 3-5 business days
- Across the country: 5-7 business days
- International: 7-14 business days
UPS
- UPS Ground: 1-5 business days (depending on distance)
- UPS 3-Day Select: 3 business days
- UPS 2nd Day Air: 2 business days
- UPS Next Day Air: 1 business day
FedEx
- FedEx Ground: 1-5 business days (depending on distance)
- FedEx Express Saver: 2 business days
- FedEx 2Day: 2 business days
- FedEx Standard Overnight: 1 business day
- FedEx Priority Overnight: 1 business day
Please note that these are general estimates and actual delivery times may vary depending on various factors, such as weather, traffic, and holidays. It's always a good idea to check with the shipping carrier for the most up-to-date information on delivery times.