Cannabis Delivery: What to Expect for Wait Times from the Biggest Players

In the expanding U.S. cannabis market, delivery speed has become a core part of customer satisfaction. The top 10 cannabis delivery services nationally—Eaze, Amuse, Budee, Caliva, Leafly, Weedmaps, Muncheez, Grassdoor, SpeedWeed, and DeliverMD—each see average wait times shaped by geography, demand cycles, and operational scale.

Eaze

Launched in 2014, Eaze—often dubbed the “Uber of Weed”—connects users with dispensaries. Real-user reports suggest Eaze deliveries typically arrive between 10 and 45 minutes, with faster times at night when more drivers are on the road.

SpeedWeed

A major LA‑area operator since 2011, SpeedWeed’s spoke-hub model emphasizes consistency and fast service. Local reporting suggests target delivery times are 40 minutes or less.

California‑based Services (Amuse, Budee, Caliva, Grassdoor)

Collectively, California’s delivery firms average 30–75 minutes statewide. In the Bay Area, delivery speeds tend to fall within that window, with variances depending on local traffic.

Leafly & Weedmaps

Functioning as both marketplace and delivery facilitator, Leafly and Weedmaps rely on dispensary partners’ drivers. Their delivery times generally mirror average local speeds—30 to 75 minutes in metro areas, extending beyond an hour in outlying regions.

Muncheez & DeliverMD

While centralized analytics are limited, anecdotal evidence underscores a similar pattern: 30–90 minutes in urban centers, and up to 120 minutes for rural deliveries—echoing broader California data.

Nationwide Factors: Peak Hours and Geography

Delivery volume spikes densely between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., with higher wait times during that window. Weekend nights and holiday events like 4/20 or the Super Bowl also increase average wait time.

In sprawling or remote areas, drivers often take 120–160 minutes per delivery—sometimes with no uplift in order value.

Operational Insights

Data from the Bay Area shows drivers complete about 2.5 orders per hour (1.5–3.6 range), meaning consecutively placed orders may be delayed slightly beyond the single-customer average.

Peak periods commonly slow down service by 20–30 minutes, particularly in urban zones near dispensaries where high density triggers heavier demand and route congestion.

Summary of Delivery Times and Trends

  • Eaze, SpeedWeed
    • Urban delivery: 10–45 minutes
    • Rural areas: Not applicable
    • Faster times typically at night
  • California-Based Operators (Amuse, Budee, Caliva, Grassdoor)
    • Urban delivery: 30–75 minutes
    • Rural delivery: Not reported
    • Traffic can significantly influence wait time
  • Marketplace Platforms (Leafly, Weedmaps)
    • Metro delivery: 30–75 minutes
    • Rural delivery: 45–90 minutes
    • Speed depends on dispensary partner logistics
  • Muncheez & DeliverMD
    • Urban delivery: 30–90 minutes
    • Rural delivery: 90–120+ minutes
    • More delays during evenings and holidays
  • General Trends
    • Remote zones: 120–160 minutes possible
    • Peak hours: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Peak delays: Add 20–30 minutes to average times

Customer Takeaways

  • Urban users usually receive orders within 30 to 75 minutes, and often faster using services like Eaze or SpeedWeed during low-demand hours.
  • Rural or remote customers can expect a 60–160-minute window due to distance and dispersion of delivery points.
  • Evenings and weekends regularly add 20–30% more to typical delivery time.

Implications for Reviewers and Consumers

Delivery platforms invest heavily in driver dispatch optimization and GPS tracking to minimize delays. Reviewers should map wait times against order size, market density, and time—especially during peak windows—to offer fair and nuanced service assessments.