Distance Based Shipping

Unlock powerful, location-aware delivery options with Distance-Based Shipping. Using the Google Maps API, this extension automatically calculates the distance between your store and the customer to dynamically show, hide, or price shipping methods. Restrict "Free Local Delivery" to a specific radius, or create multiple tiered shipping rates based on distance (e.g., Standard, Express, and Premium). Automate your logistics, protect your margins, and provide a transparent, location-based checkout experience. 

Standard Magento shipping methods fall short when your business operates within a physical delivery area. Offering "Free Local Delivery" can quickly become unprofitable when orders come from miles outside your intended zone. This extension solves this problem by seamlessly integrating Google Maps intelligence directly into your checkout process.

This powerful tool offers two core functionalities in one. First, it acts as a gatekeeper for your existing shipping methods. Define a simple distance threshold (e.g., 15 miles), and the extension will automatically hide selected methods like "Free Shipping" for any customer located beyond that radius. Stop manually checking addresses and prevent margin loss on long-distance deliveries.

Second, it empowers you to create a fully-featured, dynamic shipping method with sophisticated, tiered rates. Build unlimited delivery zones based on distance ranges, each with its own title, cost, and availability. Offer a "Standard" rate for customers within 5 miles and an "Express" rate for those 5-20 miles away. This allows you to accurately reflect your true delivery costs and provide customers with transparent, fair, and flexible shipping options.

Features:

• Two Core Modes: Choose to either (1) restrict your existing Magento shipping methods by distance or (2) create a new, fully dynamic distance-based shipping method.
• Restrict by Maximum Distance: Set a single delivery radius (in miles or KM) to automatically hide specific shipping methods (e.g., Free Shipping) for customers outside that zone.
• Dynamic Tiered Rates: Build your own shipping method with unlimited delivery zones based on distance ranges (e.g., 0-5 miles, 5.1-15 miles).
• Flexible Costing Per Tier: Assign a unique shipping cost to each distance tier, configurable as a Fixed flat rate or as a Percentage of the cart subtotal.
• Google Maps API Integration: Utilises the Google Maps Distance Matrix API for accurate, real-time driving distance calculations.
• Flexible Origin Address: Source your store's location from three different options:
  • Magento Shipping (MSI) Source Address
  • General Store Information Address
  • Manually Entered Latitude & Longitude
• Custom Naming & Messaging: Define unique titles for each shipping tier (e.g., "Standard Local Delivery") and custom error messages for out-of-range customers.
• Country-Specific Restrictions: Limit the availability of your distance-based shipping method to specific countries.
• Intelligent API Fail-Safe: If the Google Maps API is unavailable, the extension defaults to showing all shipping methods to prevent a broken checkout, ensuring you never lose a sale.
• Choice of Units: Configure all distance calculations and thresholds to use either Miles or Kilometers.
• Admin Sort Order: Control the display order of your custom shipping methods on the checkout page.
• ACL Controlled Configuration: Access to the extension's settings is managed by Magento's native Access Control List (ACL) for enhanced security.

Demo:  

We have implemented this module on our demo website https://demo3.scommerce-mage.co.uk for you to have a look. 

Support:

We provide 60 days free support and 12 months of free upgrade from the date of purchase for any standard Magento site. Installation service is also available with a minimal charge of £70 for any standard Magento Site. Additionally, you can buy our 12 months free premium support and free lifetime upgrade for just £120. If you need any help with this extension or you want to enhance this extension to meet your business needs, please contact core@scommerce-mage.com and we will get in touch with you. And if we like your idea we might do the solution at a discounted rate or for free