USPS Overnight Shipping: Priority Mail Express Guide
Priority Mail Express is USPS's fastest service, offering overnight delivery to most US addresses with a money-back guarantee.
Priority Mail Express Rates (2025)
| Weight | Retail | Commercial | atoship Rate |
|---|
| 1 lb | $28.75 | $26.35 | $23.90 |
| 2 lbs | $33.50 | $30.85 | $27.95 |
| 5 lbs | $48.25 | $44.15 | $39.95 |
| 10 lbs | $68.00 | $62.20 | $56.35 |
Delivery Guarantees
| Commitment | Details |
|---|
| Overnight | By 10:30 AM next day |
| 2-Day | By 10:30 AM in 2 days |
| Money-back | Full refund if late |
Overnight Delivery Coverage
| Area | Overnight Available |
|---|
| Major cities | Yes |
| Suburban | Most areas |
| Rural | Limited |
| Alaska/Hawaii | 2-day typical |
How to Determine Overnight Availability
Enter origin and destination ZIP codes
Check USPS Service Commitment calculator
Or use atoship's rate tool (shows delivery date)Features Included
| Feature | Included |
|---|
| Tracking | Yes |
| Insurance | $100 included |
| Signature | Required |
| Saturday delivery | Yes |
| Sunday delivery | Select areas |
Insurance Options
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|
| $100 (included) | $0 |
| Up to $500 | +$3.45 |
| Up to $1,000 | +$5.95 |
| Up to $5,000 | +$9.95 |
Comparison: USPS vs UPS vs FedEx Overnight
| Carrier | Service | Rate (1 lb) |
|---|
| USPS | Priority Mail Express | $23.90* |
| UPS | Next Day Air | $45.00 |
| FedEx | Priority Overnight | $48.00 |
*atoship discounted rate
When to Use Priority Mail Express
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|
| Legal documents | Yes |
| Medical supplies | Yes |
| Emergency parts | Yes |
| E-commerce orders | Usually overkill |
Drop-off Deadlines
| Location | Cutoff Time |
|---|
| Post Office | 5:00 PM |
| Collection Box | Varies |
| Scheduled Pickup | 3:00 PM |
Filing a Refund Claim
If your Priority Mail Express is late:
File within 30 days
Provide tracking number
Show guaranteed delivery date
Request full postage refundAlternatives to Consider
| Need | Better Option |
|---|
| 2-3 days OK | Priority Mail |
| Cost sensitive | Ground Advantage |
| Evening delivery | UPS/FedEx |
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