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"On the way" (FedEx): what it means and how long it lasts

The package is heading to its destination. It may be in a vehicle or at a FedEx sort facility. It is not ready for pickup.

Normally lasts: Hours to several days, depending on service.

When to act: If the delivery date passes with no update.

Also shown as: On the Way

What to do

  1. No action is needed yet, as FedEx says.
  2. Set up tracking alerts.

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Last checked: · FedEx service alerts 45 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.

FedEx Memphis World HubMemphis, TNMEMPHIS, TNFedEx Indianapolis HubIndianapolis, ININDIANAPOLIS, INFedEx Fort Worth, TXFort Worth, TXFORT WORTH, TXFedEx Oakland, CAOakland, CAOAKLAND, CAFedEx Newark, NJNewark, NJNEWARK, NJFedEx Anchorage, AKAnchorage, AKANCHORAGE, AKFedEx Greensboro, NCGreensboro, NCGREENSBORO, NCFedEx Miami, FLMiami, FLMIAMI, FLFedEx Ontario, CAOntario, CAONTARIO, CAFedEx Northampton, PAAllen Township, PANORTHAMPTON, PAFedEx Bedford Park, ILBedford Park, ILBEDFORD PARK, ILFedEx Hagerstown, MDHagerstown, MDHAGERSTOWN, MD

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Questions

What does "On the way" mean?

The package is heading to its destination. It may be in a vehicle or at a FedEx sort facility. It is not ready for pickup.

How long does "On the way" usually last?

Hours to several days, depending on service. If the delivery date passes with no update.

What should I do if my FedEx package is stuck on "On the way"?

No action is needed yet, as FedEx says. Set up tracking alerts.

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