US parcel routes
Standard domestic parcel shipments can start with the parcel calculator when package data, route, and carrier service are label-ready.
Coverage
Shipping lanes and coverage by shipment fit.
SMKlog accepts parcel estimate and freight-review intake across major business shipping geographies. Availability depends on package data, carrier service, mode, route, customs requirements, and provider-path fit.
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Clear route, clear next step
The route and shipment profile determine whether the calculator or review path is right.
North America
Common review paths include US distribution lanes, Canada-related moves, Mexico cross-border context, and commercial freight requests.
International freight
Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific requests can be reviewed when route, mode, cargo, timing, and business context are clear.
Good fit
- Clear route Known origin and destination, including ZIP, city, port, or country where relevant.
- Known shipment type Parcel, pallet, LTL, ocean, air, road, rail, or multimodal.
- Usable cargo context Product, package, dimensions, weight, quantity, contents, timing, and handling notes.
Needs review
- Oversized or palletized Routed to freight review before checkout.
- Restricted or hazmat Blocked or reviewed before payment.
- International customs Requires contents, value, country, and classification detail before labels.
What a five-pound box costs on six common lanes
Every price below came out of the SMKlog calculator on 2026-07-25 for the same package: a 12 × 10 × 8 in box at 5 lb, quoted between real ZIP codes. Nothing here is a table we typed by hand.
| Lane | Cheapest ground | UPS Ground | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey 07922 → New York, NY 10001 | $8.67 | $11.74 | 1–2 days |
| New York, NY 10001 → Dallas, TX 75201 | $9.06 | $17.00 | 3–4 days |
| Miami, FL 33101 → New York, NY 10001 | $9.06 | $15.67 | 3 days |
| Chicago, IL 60601 → Seattle, WA 98101 | $11.00 | $17.00 | 4–5 days |
| New Jersey 07922 → Los Angeles, CA 90001 | $14.26 | $19.30 | 4 days |
| Los Angeles, CA 90001 → Miami, FL 33101 | $14.26 | $19.30 | 4–5 days |
Two things this table shows better than any explanation. First, distance is priced in zones, not miles: Miami to New York and New York to Dallas are nearly the same distance apart in price, and coast-to-coast in either direction lands on the same $14.26. Second, the spread between the cheapest ground service and UPS Ground on a short lane is under $4, while on a long lane it is over $5 for the same box — which is why picking the carrier before knowing the route is guesswork.
Lower 48
All parcel services quote here, and a label can be bought online in a couple of minutes. Rural destination ZIP codes carry their own pricing on USPS Ground Advantage since the July 2026 change, so quote the buyer's actual ZIP rather than the nearest city.
Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico
Parcel service exists but prices well above the lower 48, and ground transit times stretch. USPS is usually the only sensible option; UPS and FedEx surcharge these destinations heavily.
Pallets and oversize
Once a shipment passes carrier parcel limits — roughly 150 lb, 108 in long, or 165 in in length plus girth — it stops being a parcel and moves to the freight review path, which is quoted by a person rather than an API.