Appliances Shipping Cost from Thornton, Colorado to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

To calculate shipping costs, determine your total expenses (materials + carrier fees + labor/handling) and add them to the base postage, factoring in package weight, dimensions, origin, destination, and speed, often by using carrier calculators like USPS postcalc.usps.com or UPS for real-time quotes or by averaging costs for flat-rate options.

Shipping a 50 lb package with UPS typically costs $30 to $60 for UPS Ground (short distance), but prices vary significantly based on distance (zone), speed (Next Day Air costs hundreds), dimensions, and any surcharges, so using the official UPS calculator with your exact origin/destination ZIP codes is essential for an accurate quote.

Interstate shipping in the U.S. typically takes 1 to 5 business days for standard services, depending on the carrier and distance, with coast-to-coast shipments often taking 4-5 days. Faster options like USPS Priority Mail (2-3 days) or Priority Mail Express (1-3 days, overnight available) and FedEx/UPS overnight offer quicker delivery, while economical services like USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 days) or Retail Ground (2-8 days) are slower but cheaper for non-urgent items.