WooCommerce Distance Rate Shipping

WooCommerce Distance Rate Shipping

WooCommerce Distance Rate Shipping is a plugin that calculates shipping costs based on the distance between your store and the customer's delivery address, using Google Maps or other geolocation APIs. This is ideal for local businesses, food delivery, or service areas with variable pricing (e.g., "First 5 miles free, then $2/mile").

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Key Features of WooCommerce Distance Rate Shipping 1. Dynamic Distance Calculations

 Google Maps Integration – Auto-calculates miles/kilometers between store and delivery address. ️ Multiple Rate Rules – Set:

• Base fee + cost per mile/km

• Tiered pricing (e.g., "0-10 miles: $10,10-20miles:$20")

• Free shipping within a radius

2. Flexible Shipping Rules

 Vehicle-Based Pricing – Different rates for bikes vs. trucks (e.g., "+5forheavyitems").⏱®∗∗Time−SensitiveFees∗∗–Rushdeliverysurcharges. ∗∗Weight/DistanceCombos∗∗–Chargebybothdistance∗∗and∗∗weight(e.g.,"5forheavyitems").⏱R◯∗∗Time−SensitiveFees∗∗–Rushdeliverysurcharges. ∗∗Weight/DistanceCombos∗∗–Chargebybothdistance∗∗and∗∗weight(e.g.,"5 + $0.50/mile+$1/lb").

3. Customer Experience Tools

️ Store Locator Map – Let customers check if they’re in your delivery zone.  Address Autocomplete – Reduces typos in delivery addresses. ⚠️ Real-Time Alerts – Warns customers if they’re outside your service area.

4. Advanced Controls

 Service Area Boundaries – Set maximum delivery distances.  Driver Assignments – Optimize routes for multiple delivery personnel.  Zone-Based Overrides – Flat rates for specific ZIP codes.

5. Integration & Compatibility

 Works With:

• WooCommerce Local Pickup

• Table Rate Shipping plugins

• Order tracking systems

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Who Should Use Distance Rate Shipping?

✅ Local Delivery Businesses (Restaurants, florists, furniture stores) ✅ Service Providers (Plumbers, locksmiths with travel fees) ✅ Farmers Markets – Variable fees for rural vs. urban deliveries

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Why Choose This Plugin?

✔ Fair Pricing – Customers pay actual delivery costs. ✔ Prevents Losses – No more undercharging for long-distance orders. ✔ Google Maps Accuracy – Precise distance calculations.