Postcard Delivery Within NYC: 1-3 Business Days

A postcard mailed within New York City (any borough to any borough) typically takes:

• 1-2 business days — most common
• Up to 3 business days — outer borough to outer borough (e.g., Staten Island to Far Rockaway)
• Same day possible — if dropped at main processing facility (Morgan P&DC) before morning cutoff

Factors

• Drop-off time/location: Collection box vs. post office vs. lobby drop
• Borough pair: Manhattan ↔ Bronx/Brooklyn fastest; Staten Island slowest
• Weekends/holidays: No Sunday delivery; Saturday yes
• Volume peaks: Holiday season +1 day

For Certainty

• First-Class Mail Forever stamp (68¢ 2024) — standard
• USPS Tracking not available for postcards (letters/flats only)
• Certificate of Mailing ($2.10) — proof of mailing only
• Priority Mail Express — overkill, but guaranteed overnight

Drop a postcard in a blue box by 5 PM Monday in Manhattan → likely delivered Tuesday in Brooklyn, Wednesday in Staten Island.