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While tracking your USPS mail, one status message you might see is “Departed USPS Regional Facility.” This simply means your mail has left one of USPS’ numerous sorting facilities and is en route to the next stop on its journey before it reaches its destination. We’ll tell you more about what this status message means, what a Regional Facility is, how soon your mail will arrive, and answer more of your burning shipping questions, below.
USPS Regional Facility Shipping Status
The status “Departed Regional Facility” means that your mail has left one of USPS’ sorting centers and is currently en route to its next stop on its way to its destination. Delivery time varies, but your mail should arrive within a few days if the facility is within your region.