Standard mail usps delivery time
The delivery time for standard mail from the United States Postal Service (USPS) varies depending on the type of mail, distance, and destination. Here are some general guidelines:
First-Class Mail
- Within the same city or state: 1-3 business days
- Within the same region (e.g., Northeast, Midwest, South, West): 2-5 business days
- Across the country: 3-7 business days
- To Alaska and Hawaii: 5-10 business days
- To Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: 7-14 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
- To Alaska and Hawaii: 5-7 business days
- To Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: 7-10 business days
Priority Mail Express
- Within the same city or state: 1 business day
- Within the same region: 2 business days
- Across the country: 2-3 business days
- To Alaska and Hawaii: 3 business days
- To Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: 4 business days
Media Mail
- Within the same city or state: 1-3 business days
- Within the same region: 2-5 business days
- Across the country: 3-7 business days
- To Alaska and Hawaii: 5-10 business days
- To Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: 7-14 business days
Please note that these are estimated delivery times and may vary depending on various factors, such as weather, holidays, and mail volume. Additionally, USPS does not guarantee delivery times for standard mail, but it does guarantee delivery for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express.