Flexible Shipping Distance Based Shipping Rates GPL v3.0.16

Flexible Shipping Distance Based Shipping Rates GPL Overview

Extend the Flexible Shipping functionalities. Set precise shipping costs using distance and delivery time, providing flexible, shipping cost calculations tailored to each customer’s address.

Key benefits of Flexible Shipping Distance Based Shipping Rates GPL

Discover how the Distance Based Shipping Rates for WooCommerce plugin can enhance your store’s shipping strategy. Below are the key benefits that make this plugin a smart choice for modern WooCommerce stores.

Distance-Based Shipping
Set up Flexible Shipping cost calculations based on delivery distance. Tailor shipping rates to each customer’s location.

Delivery Duration
Define cost rules based on the estimated delivery time between your store’s location and the customer’s address for more accurate pricing.

Custom Origin
Choose a custom origin address for shipments, different from your WooCommerce default, for more precise rate calculations.

Travel Mode Options
Select the transportation type (e.g., driving, walking, biking) to calculate distance and delivery duration, accommodating different delivery needs.

Google Maps API Integration
Easily connect with Google Maps by entering your API key, enabling precise route calculations and delivery times for accurate shipping rates.

Seamless Combination with Flexible Shipping Free & PRO
Combine Distance-Based Shipping Rates seamlessly with either the free or PRO version of the Flexible Shipping table rate plugin.

Multivendor Support
Seamlessly integrate with Dokan and WCFM Marketplace. Use the vendor’s shipping address as the origin for distance-based shipping cost calculations.

Detailed Documentation
Access step-by-step guides and comprehensive documentation to walk you through the entire setup process with ease.

Premium 1-on-1 Support
Enjoy dedicated, expert support to help you address any questions or challenges, ensuring smooth operation for your store.

Key Features of Flexible Shipping Distance Based Shipping Rates GPL

Explore the plugin’s sample functions to get a more in-depth understanding of its overall capabilities

Flawless Flexible Shipping compatibility

Seamlessly integrate distance-based rates into your existing Flexible Shipping workflows, whether you’re using the free or PRO version. Combine table rates with advanced distance calculations for a unified, powerful shipping solution.

Extended capabilities with new Distance & Duration parameters

When using Distance-Based Shipping together with Flexible Shipping, you’ll gain access to two powerful new conditions in your rules table:

Distance
Duration

Use these parameters to fine-tune your shipping strategy—introduce surcharges for longer journeys, offer discounts for shorter routes, or create time-based incentives for rapid delivery—all while maintaining total control over your costs.

Google Maps API Integration

Effortlessly connect to the Google Maps platform with your API key for pinpoint-accurate distances and estimated delivery times. Enjoy real-time route calculations, so customers always pay for shipping that truly reflects your operational costs.

Hassle-free setup & Step-by-step documentation

Setting up distance-based shipping doesn’t have to be complicated. Our clear, comprehensive documentation walks you through each step of creating and configuring your Google Maps connection—no technical skills required.

Comprehensive configuration

Customize your shipping setup with these flexible options, all from an intuitive interface:

Travel Mode: Choose between Driving, Cycling, or Walking to align delivery cost calculations with your preferred transportation method.

Distance Unit: Select either Imperial or Metric measurements for more accurate and region-appropriate shipping estimates.

Origin: Opt for your WooCommerce store address as the default starting point or input a custom address for maximum precision.

Gain full transparency with Debug Mode

Every Octolize plugin is equipped with powerful tools that make managing your shipping settings effortless.

With Debug Mode in Distance-Based Shipping Rates, you can view the exact parameters, rules, and calculations triggered. This invaluable feature drastically cuts down on troubleshooting time, removing the guesswork from diagnosing and fine-tuning your shipping configuration.

Examples of shipping scenarios-Flexible Shipping Distance Based Shipping Rates GPL

Explore specific shipping scenarios you can solve with the Distance Based Shipping Rates plugin.

Tie shipping rates to the delivery distance and/or duration
Ensure you’re not losing money on every delivery by making its cost dependent on distance and duration. Configure a shipping cost that grows progressively, the further the customer’s location. You can also combine it with other rules, such as cart total or weight.

Support local customers with local delivery
Grow customer loyalty by offering buyers who live close by cheaper delivery options. You can also allow free delivery in a radius of your choice.

Introduce a delivery cutoff
Only handle shipping that is profitable for you. Set up a maximum delivery distance to protect your store from extra costs tied to shipping to distant locations.

Streamline multivendor delivery
Set up a different origin address for every vendor and use it to calculate the shipping cost accurately. The feature works for Dokan or WCFM Marketplace users.

Flexible Shipping Distance Based Shipping Rates GPL-Who is this plugin for?

Local delivery businesses
Calculate delivery by actual road distance or estimated travel time from your origin. This functionality is perfect for restaurants, florists, groceries, bakeries, same‑day couriers, and on‑demand services that deliver from a single hub.

Shops using tiered service rings around a city
Create multiple distance ranges and apply different fees per band (e.g., $5 for 0-5km, $10 for 6-10km, etc.) and add surcharges for longer routes using rule‑level Additional Cost.

Retailers in congested areas
Sometimes, time matters more than distance. Use the duration condition for time‑based pricing driven by Google’s travel estimates to add a surcharge by the minute to a base fee.

Marketplaces where each vendor delivers locally (Dokan or WCFM)
Use built‑in integrations with Dokan and WCFM Marketplace to set the vendor’s location (instead of the main warehouse) as the origin automatically.

Stores combining distance/time with other conditions
The Distance Based Shipping Rates plugin seamlessly integrates with our flagship product, Flexible Shipping PRO. It allows you to combine distance and/or time conditions with price, weight, quantity, and more.