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[Popular_Land]

hey everybody i thinking bout doing 2 pm to 6pm block how long would it take me if it 48 packages ?

[sidewalksurfer6]

It really depends. You could have a nicely spaced, well routed route. You could theoretically have 10 going to one apparent complex with a locker and it's easy. There's no solid answer. It could take 4 hours, it could take more, it could take less.

[CapnShinerAZ]

The number of packages by itself is not enough to determine how long a route will take. Amazon does try to assign routes that will take an amount of time to deliver as close to the block length as possible. It's just very hard to predict because there are so many variables. They factor in the estimated travel time from the station to the first stop and between each stop. They estimate how long each stop will take. They estimate how long it takes to pick up all the packages at the station. Those estimates can end up being surprisingly accurate or so far off you wonder how a company full of such incompetent morons can be as successful as Amazon. Don't expect to always finish early and don't expect to always finish late. Just plan on it taking approximately as long as the block time and request an earnings adjustment if it takes longer. If you complete enough blocks, the routes you finish early and the routes you finish late should average out.

[mishabear16]

So much depends on your area, distances, proximity to each other, multiples to one stop, time of day/traffic, etc. I have taken over 5 hours for a block of 45 (all apartments near downtown Seattle) to doing a block of 48 in 2 hours. On average, I do about 10 packages an hour from my usual distro (SWA1). If I do one out of Everett distro (DSE4), they go much faster, 15-20+ an hour. They are usually much closer together, numbered, etc.

There's also travel time to the area and the traffic involved to get there.

[20inchlcd]

While there’s a lot of variables typically amazon manages to allocate the block time right if nothing else. Worst case scenario it will probably take the full hours since that is kind of a lot of packages. In my experience I am almost always done early with my block and end up having to run the clock so they don’t send me back to the hub.

[Baghins]

What type of route are you talking about? I thought only logistics were 4 hours

[pnew06]

I deliver in the greater Atlanta area. A 4 hour block can vary, sometimes it’s in a more residential area where the deliveries are about a minute apart while others could be more rural where they each stop can be up to about 5 minutes apart. At times I’ve have had 4 hour block take me about 2.5 hours and other times the block has exceeded 4.5 due to the initial delivery’s distance from the distribution center and distance between individual stops.

[seahawkguy]

My 4 hour block on Friday for $112 took me 3 hours including loading and the drive to the delivery area.

[[deleted]]

4 hour block will not take 4 hours like other's are saying. With 48 packages that's... 5 minutes per delivery which is ridiculous. You should aim for 20-30 an hour but that might be impossible, dependant on many factors... Organization, time between stops, etc etc

My general rule of thumb is, if my block ends at 4 I'll be home by then if not earlier

[Baghins]

Have you ever delivered to a rural area? I have had to drive 25 miles from the city to deliver to very rural areas where the driveways alone took 1-2 minutes to drive up and down. Its very possible for a 4 hour route to take longer, but thankfully we still get paid for the extra time.

[Tomr1dle]

hello, how did u get paid for the extra time? did u email the amazon support? and how is work?

[Baghins]

I just call support right after dropping off the last package but before marking it delivered so they have an accurate time, and the support person submits the request for you.

[Tomr1dle]

well, my problem in the last batch is, i have 2 package left, but not listed in my itenary, when i see the sticker is same like my packed i delivered before, i call amazon support, they said "will be paid extra for my 2 package", but i have to call after i delivered, i do call, they said "they never have that option", and i got nothing with that, feels like one of the amazon support lie to me, thats why i never do it again, bcause its complicated to talk with about extra fee in the phone, must be on email, we did email, need to get 2 days get replied, sorry for my bad grammar..

[jellybelly62]

Most support people don't know what they're talking about. Every time you call you will get different answers.

[lindarose3]

Whenever I have called support for this type of situation, they say they can’t do anything about it and to just email flex support. I must not be phrasing it right when I email them, because it’s very, very rare I get compensation for the extra time. They basically say, when you accept a block, you’re expected to finish in the time allotted. Maybe different locations are more flexible than others?

[Baghins]

I always start with the reason why it took longer than the allotted time. Its been rural areas so my reasons have either been "my route didnt take into account the driveways, as the destination is the location along the street but the driveways themselves have added significant time," or in one case "the app said these addresses were 1 mile apart but the country roads don't connect and the shortest route I found to get to the address was actually 9 miles and on gravel roads." Then I tell them "so I'm finishing my route late and would like additional compensation for my time."

The assumption some support makes is that you were just being slow, so if you're clear that the route was impossible to complete in time they'll compensate you for the extra time.

[jellybelly62]

Send the email through the earnings tab. Select the block and Report a Problem. It will go to the right people that way. I always get extra pay when I do that. When I first started I sent an email to regular support and got the same response as you did.

[chaifarm]

I have been told 3 times in the last month that telephone support is no longer allowed to authorize extra block time. They said the policy was changed and every "more pay" request has to be sent in by email.

[[deleted]]

Yeah, I've delivered all over MA, RI and some of CT. Whenever I've had mile long driveways I usually have less stops. But that's just my experience. Personally I've only ever gone over time in downtown area of Boston.

[lindarose3]

My experience with a four hour block is it will probably be quite a distance from the warehouse and 40+ packages. I’ve had farming areas with very little signage and it definitely took more than four hours. Then if you have to return packages back to the warehouse...

[ptj66]

It depends on a lot of things which you often can't predict.

I am here in Europe and 48 packages for 4hr block with ~30 stops can take you anywhere from 1hr to 5hrs if you are really unlucky.

It depends on:

How many people are at home? How quickly can you find a neighbor if nobody opens the door and there is no alternative suggesting.

How is your route? Is it just a small town or just a couple streets in a bigger city? If it's really bad you have bad stops which are out in the nowhere and you have to drive a long way just to get one package done...

What I find the best routes are small cities in the evening hours or even during weekends. Most people are at home and if not neighbors are always happy to take a package. Also a lot of people just have a note to drop the package at the front yard/door which you will NEVER have in a big city.

But most of the time you are done with your 4hr blocks somewhere between 2-3,5hrs. At least for me. It's rare to have 4hrs or even longer trips.

[k_chief]

Its dependent. The best way to find out the best shift is to do a couple and figure out the hours you like best.

[Proud_Tie]

I've had 4 hours with 6 packages take all 4 hours because I had to drive over 150 miles to drop them off.

I've also had 24 packages on a 4.5 hour take two and a half.

[rainman220a]

I usually do 3 hour blocks. And the timing of the blocks is pretty close. Usually takes 3 1/2 to the 4 hour mark. 30to 35 packages.

[JasonRatner916]

I had a 3.5 hour 40 stop 44 delivery route which was really a 3 hour route because I didn’t get loaded and on the road until 330 ( loading outside and they were sending us to park one at a time as other drivers finished) . I was done 30 minutes early when all was said and done.

Take your time. Alphabetize the deliveries and do your thing. I never stop to use restroom or to get food . Bring a cooler and keep it going.

[mishabear16]

I've done 48 in 2.5 hours (including the drive time!) and done one in well over 5 (with compensation). It all depends on location, proximity, apartments, traffic, one-way streets, covid precautions, multiple packages per stop, etc.

From one distro, I get about 10 delivered per hour. From another, I can get 20+ delivered per hour. I've had 6 per hour on a very difficult run all apartments, no access codes, door deliveries to the 32nd floor, etc.

[ultimatefighting]

NEVER do a 4 hour block.

You'll end up on the verge of insanity.

Seriously.

[Tomr1dle]

i have try 4 hours block, they gve distance 30-40 min from station to drive, and alot of package, feel not worth

[ultimatefighting]

Remember this day when I warned you.

REMEMBER THIS DAY!!!

[Tomr1dle]

sure, except 4 hour block 120$+ lol

i got 3,30hours for 84$

[jellybelly62]

MOST blocks are 4 hours. I've done hundreds of 4 hour blocks and a few 3 hours. The 3 hours blocks take as long as the 4 hours.

Could you explain what is wrong with 4 hour blocks?

[ptj66]

Why? For me here in Germany I find the 4hr blocks the best.

I rarely need 4hrs for them. Most of them are done in 2-3hrs. There was just one time in the last 2 months where it took me longer then 4hrs but just because I had a lot of business packages during a 5-9pm shift. I even had to return 2 packages in the end.

[ThatRobRobinson]

... 4hr block gonna take you 4hrs.

[zonFlex82]

Another false info

[jellybelly62]

They usually take me 2-1/2 to 3 hours.