WooCommerce Shipping Rate by Distance

Calculate WooCommerce shipping costs based on distance, weight, and shipping class. Powered by Google Routes API with smart formulas and zone-level control.

Shipping Rate by Distance Requirements & Installation

Use this guide to install WooCommerce Shipping Rate by Distance and confirm where global and zone-specific settings are configured.

Requirements

  • WooCommerce 6.0 or newer.
  • A Google Maps Platform API key for distance calculation.
  • At least one WooCommerce shipping zone.
  • A valid license for paid features and updates where required.

Install the plugin

  1. Download the plugin ZIP from your Carticy account.
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin.
  3. Install and activate the plugin.
  4. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping > Shipping Rate by Distance for global settings.
Shipping Rate by Distance plugin row in WordPress Plugins screen
The active Shipping Rate by Distance plugin row in Plugins.

After global setup, add the distance shipping method inside each WooCommerce shipping zone where it should appear at checkout.

Next steps

Set up the Google API key in Google Cloud API Setup, then configure the Global Plugin Settings. Finally, add the method to a zone: Add Shipping Rate by Distance to a WooCommerce Shipping Zone.