Typical transit days
FedEx doesn't publish its transit times as data, so these are estimates from distance and FedEx's published 1–5 day window:
| Route | Miles | Estimate (business days) |
|---|---|---|
| New York → Los Angeles | 2,460 | 4–5 |
| Chicago → Houston | 940 | 3–4 |
| Atlanta → Miami | 610 | 3–4 |
| Boston → Washington, DC | 390 | 2–3 |
| Denver → Dallas | 660 | 3–4 |
| Seattle → Portland, OR | 140 | 1–2 |
| Phoenix → Las Vegas | 250 | 2–3 |
| Minneapolis → St. Louis | 470 | 2–3 |
Estimates in business days. FedEx's "Get Transit Times" tool at fedex.com gives the scheduled date for a specific shipment.
Ground vs. Home Delivery
They're the same network and the same transit times. FedEx Ground goes to business addresses, Monday to Friday. FedEx Home Delivery goes to homes and delivers on Saturdays in most areas, and on some Sundays in many, which can make it arrive sooner than the business-day count.
Holidays
FedEx closes on fewer days than USPS and works on most postal holidays, often with early pickups. See the holiday schedule for which days it's closed.
Estimates, not FedEx's data
Days are counted from the day the carrier accepts the package (day 0), skipping Sundays and holidays and Saturdays. Holiday peak (mid-November to late December) can add a day or more. For a specific shipment, check the carrier's own tool.
Service information checked November 2026.
Other services
- USPS First-Class MailLetters, cards and large envelopes.
- USPS Ground AdvantageUSPS's everyday package service.
- USPS Priority MailFaster USPS packages, with Flat Rate boxes.
- USPS Priority Mail ExpressUSPS's fastest service, with a money-back guarantee.
- UPS GroundUPS's economy service, zip to zip.
- FedEx Ground and Home DeliveryFedEx's economy services, zip to zip.
Or compare every carrier at once on the delivery-time calculator.
Questions people ask
Does FedEx Ground deliver on weekends?
FedEx Home Delivery delivers to homes on Saturdays in most areas, and on some Sundays in many. FedEx Ground to businesses runs Monday to Friday.
Is FedEx Home Delivery slower than FedEx Ground?
No. They use the same network and transit times; Home Delivery is the residential version.
How long does FedEx Ground take coast to coast?
Usually 4–5 business days within the contiguous US. Enter both ZIP codes above for your route.