Great question. For a heavy street bench like this, you are almost certainly looking at freight shipping rather than standard parcel delivery, so the cost works a little differently than a normal online order.
A realistic range for most benches in the 150–400 lb range is roughly $150 to $600 within the continental U.S. A shorter regional trip with curbside delivery might land around $150–$300. A cross-country shipment, especially to a residential address with liftgate service, can easily run $350–$600 or more. If the bench is over 400–500 lbs, or if you need white-glove delivery and placement, expect to pay toward the higher end or above that range.
The main factors that move the price are:
- Weight and pallet size: Freight carriers charge by freight class, dimensions, and weight. A bench that ships on a standard pallet is cheaper than one with an oversized crate.
- Distance: Longer lanes cost more, but not proportionally. Going from one coast to the other adds the most.
- Residential vs commercial delivery: Residential delivery usually adds $50–$100 or more because the carrier needs a smaller truck and more time.
- Liftgate service: If you do not have a loading dock or forklift, you will want a liftgate. That typically adds $50–$150.
- Accessorials: Appointment windows, limited access locations, or inside delivery can add fees.
My practical advice: if you are getting a quote, do not just look at the product price plus “shipping.” Ask whether the freight quote includes residential delivery, liftgate, and curbside drop-off. If you can ship to a local depot or business with a loading dock, you can often save $75–$200. Also, buying two benches or bundling with other site furniture sometimes drops the per-item freight cost noticeably.
So for one heavy street bench, I would budget around $250–$500 as a safe middle ground for typical residential freight delivery. It can be less for a nearby commercial drop, and more for coast-to-coast or white-glove service.