🚚 WooCommerce Distance Rate Shipping – Flexible Distance & Time-Based Delivery Rates

The WooCommerce Distance Rate Shipping Extension gives you complete flexibility to set shipping costs based on distance or travel time. Ideal for businesses that deliver physical goods or equipment, this addon ensures you charge fairly depending on how far your customers are from your store.

This is a GPL-distributed version – 100% clean, secure, and legally redistributed under the GPL license. No official support is included.

🌟 Why Choose Distance-Based Shipping?

Not all deliveries are the same. Customers living closer should not be charged the same as those much farther away. This addon makes it easy to:

• 🚚 Calculate shipping by travel distance or delivery time.

• ⚖️ Add extra fees based on weight, cart value, or item count.

• 💡 Create flexible pricing rules for every type of business.

It’s the perfect solution for store owners who want smarter delivery options and cost recovery.

🔑 Key Features

📏 Distance & Time-Based Shipping

• Set shipping rates based on total travel distance.

• Use estimated travel time as a cost factor.

💰 Extra Charges for Accuracy

• Add fees by:

  • Total cart weight

  • Cart value

  • Number of items in cart

🛠️ Flexible Use Cases

• Equipment hire companies 🚧 – Charge different delivery rates for heavier/larger orders.

• Takeaway & food businesses 🍔 – Add extra delivery costs for long-distance customers.

• Meal prep services 🍱 – Charge more for further zones while rewarding nearby clients.

• Furniture & appliance stores 🪑 – Ensure long trips are covered by adjusted rates.

🛍️ Real-World Examples

• 🍺 Keg Hire Company – Charge delivery based on distance plus number of kegs rented.

• 🍲 Home Cooked Meal Delivery – Add extra cost if the customer lives 10+ miles away.

• 🛠️ Tool Hire & Rental Businesses – Calculate delivery costs for heavy equipment drop-offs.

No matter your industry, if delivery costs vary by distance or time, this extension works for you.

🎯 Benefits for Store Owners

• ✅ Fair pricing – Customers pay based on actual delivery effort.

• ✅ Higher profit margins – No more undercharging for long trips.

• ✅ Customer satisfaction – Transparent, accurate delivery fees.

• ✅ Flexible rules – Combine distance, time, weight, and cart value.

⚙️ How It Works

1. Install and activate the WooCommerce Distance Rate Shipping Extension.

2. Define base shipping costs.

3. Add distance or time calculations.

4. Set extra charges (weight, value, items).

5. Save settings and let customers see accurate delivery fees at checkout.