When shipping w/ USPS how far does the location have to be from to ship within 2 day with 2-3 day priority?

Question

Well im receiving a package from Florida to Northern California. And i was wondering, to receive a package in 2 days with 2 - 3 day priority service does the location have to be near? and also would it be better if you ship in the morning so the package would leave the P.O ASAP?

Answer 1

USPS 2-3 day priority shipping is for anywhere in the U.S. Most packages arrive in about 2 days, but depending on if you live in the boonies it might be 3 days. My post office doesn't have a morning pickup for packages, only letters. So, if you mail a package in the morning, it's not going to get there any faster. The mail is not processed at the plants until evening/late night anyways.