Why is my USPS package going farther away?

It’s because the package is being transferred to a USPS sorting center, where the courier will drop off the package, have it scanned, and if needed screened and opened, and then given to the courier assigned to servicing your area.

Why did USPS send my package to another state?

Most often because of the sticky peel-away seal on large envelopes. So if they are stuck together and one package gets scanned and it’s going to Chicago, the package stuck to it is going to Chicago too, regardless of destination. This error is also not often caught until it arrives in the Chicago post office.”

Why is my package going in the wrong direction?

Parcels are sorted by high speed machines. Sometimes one will fall in the wrong container and go to the wrong city. Later that day it will get sorted again, hopefully to the right place. All parcel companies do this.

What does arrived at USPS destination facility mean?

If your package has just arrived or been processed at a USPS destination facility, that means it has reached the second-to-last leg of its journey. “Arrived” and “Processed” might be used interchangeably; I’ve had parcels scanned as both arrive and processed, and then also just scanned arrived before it departed.

What are USPS distribution centers?

What is a USPS Distribution Center? USPS distribution centers are regional hubs that allow the USPS to operate as effectively and as efficiently as they do today. As of right now (late 2021), the United States Postal Service currently operates 22 individual Network Distribution Centers around the country.

How long does a USPS package stay in transit?

It depends on which shipping service you purchased. For example, USPS Retail Ground shipping is expected to take 2 to 8 days, so seeing an in transit status for more than a week is normal, especially if you live in a remote location or your package is in transit during busy holiday shipping seasons.