Mattress Shipping Cost from Franklin, Tennessee to New York, New York

Comments Section USPS, FedEx and UPS can ship mattresses. It's just expensive. You need a heavy duty mattress shipping box plus a mattress bag. And it needs to be sealed well. It's going to be handled roughly, If the box comes apart, the mattress will likely be ruined. That would be your fault, not the shipper.

Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $130+ for ground services, with FedEx and UPS Ground often being cheaper than USPS Ground Advantage, though costs vary significantly based on distance (zone), speed, and if you use discounted rates through third-party platforms. For short distances, expect lower costs (around $40-$80), while cross-country shipments will be higher.

Shipping a 300 lb package costs roughly $100 to over $1,000, heavily depending on distance, speed, and carrier, with ground services like UPS Ground and FedEx Ground from Red Stag Fulfillment potentially ranging from ~$100-$450 for ground and faster services or longer distances increasing costs significantly. Freight services or courier comparison sites like TSI Shipping (for freight) or uShip (for bids) offer better rates than standard parcel carriers for such heavy items, with estimates showing $100s to several thousands depending on zones and speed.