"In transit" (FedEx): what it means and how long it lasts
The package is moving between FedEx facilities. FedEx says it's not unusual to go more than 24 hours without an update, especially on long trips.
Normally lasts: 24-72 hours without a scan is common on long Ground trips.
When to act: If the delivery date passes with no new scan, or there are no scans for 4-5 business days.
What to do
- Check the delivery date.
- Check our facility page for the last scan location.
- If it's late by at least a day, contact FedEx with the tracking number.
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Last checked: · FedEx service alerts 42 min ago· Facility facts reviewed November 14, 2026. How we check
Which facility is it at?
The location next to the scan tells you. Type it here, or pick one of the busiest FedEx hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.
MEMPHIS, TNFedEx Indianapolis HubINDIANAPOLIS, INFedEx Fort Worth, TXFORT WORTH, TXFedEx Oakland, CAOAKLAND, CAFedEx Newark, NJNEWARK, NJFedEx Anchorage, AKANCHORAGE, AKFedEx Greensboro, NCGREENSBORO, NCFedEx Miami, FLMIAMI, FLFedEx Ontario, CAONTARIO, CAFedEx Northampton, PANORTHAMPTON, PAFedEx Bedford Park, ILBEDFORD PARK, ILFedEx Hagerstown, MDHAGERSTOWN, MDQuestions
What does "In transit" mean?
The package is moving between FedEx facilities. FedEx says it's not unusual to go more than 24 hours without an update, especially on long trips.
How long does "In transit" usually last?
24-72 hours without a scan is common on long Ground trips. If the delivery date passes with no new scan, or there are no scans for 4-5 business days.
What should I do if my FedEx package is stuck on "In transit"?
Check the delivery date. Check our facility page for the last scan location. If it's late by at least a day, contact FedEx with the tracking number.
Related FedEx messages
- Picked up
- In FedEx possession
- Left FedEx origin facility
- Arrived at FedEx hub
- Departed FedEx hub
- On the way
- At local FedEx facility
- At destination sort facility
Sources
- FedEx US FAQ: Why isn't my package moving when I check tracking? (accessed 2026-11-14)
- FedEx FAQ (Canada): Why is my package or shipment not moving? (accessed 2026-11-14)