Asphalt Driveway Cost Calculator
Estimate installed asphalt driveway cost from project size and local rates.
Asphalt Driveway Cost Calculator
Estimated driveway cost
Cost breakdown
- Base paving
- Low -- Typical -- High --
- Removal
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- Base preparation
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- Drainage
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- Other
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- Total add-ons
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- Total cost per area
- Low -- Typical -- High --
Optional hot-mix material check
- Compacted volume
- -- cu yd
- Order volume
- -- cu yd
- Compacted mass
- -- tons
- Order mass
- -- tons
Enter the driveway size and a local price range to estimate installed cost.
Driveway cost formula
Area = Width × Length
Low estimate = Area × Low cost per square foot (/ sq ft)
Typical estimate = Area × Typical cost per square foot (/ sq ft)
High estimate = Area × High cost per square foot (/ sq ft)
Estimated driveway cost = Base paving + Removal + Base preparation + Drainage + Other
Asphalt driveway installation, replacement, and resurfacing cost
Homeowners usually think about asphalt driveway cost by square foot, because most contractor quotes start with driveway area. The example rates on this page provide an early budgeting range; replace them with local quotes when available.
A simple new driveway installation can sit near the low end. Resurfacing or overlay work can be cheaper when the existing base is stable. Full replacement, poor drainage, base repair, tight truck access, or small-job minimums can push the quote toward the high end.
New driveway
Fresh asphalt over a prepared base
$7 to $13/sq ft
Replace old driveway
Remove old surface, then pave again
$8 to $15/sq ft
Overlay or resurface
Add asphalt over a usable existing base
$3 to $7/sq ft
Repair, resurface, or replace an asphalt driveway?
Repair isolated damage
Use a patch when damage is local and the surrounding pavement and base remain sound. Estimate bagged repair material with the asphalt patch calculator.
Resurface a stable driveway
Choose Overlay or resurface only when the base is stable and drainage or widespread structural failures have already been corrected. Price milling, leveling, edge work, and transitions explicitly.
Replace structural failure
Choose Replace old driveway when cracking, settlement, drainage, or base failure requires removal and rebuilding. Keep demolition, haul-off, base correction, and new paving in the same quote scope.
The calculator compares budgets; it cannot diagnose the pavement structure. Ask a paving contractor or pavement professional to inspect widespread movement, drainage failure, or repeated cracking before selecting an overlay.
Asphalt driveway cost by size
These examples use the new driveway preset, $7 to $13 per square foot installed. Change the calculator inputs if your local contractor gives you a different range.
Swipe or scroll horizontally to see more columns.
| Driveway size | Area | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 x 20 ft driveway | 400 sq ft | $2,800 | $4,000 | $5,200 |
| 20 x 40 ft driveway | 800 sq ft | $5,600 | $8,000 | $10,400 |
| 1,000 sq ft driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $7,000 | $10,000 | $13,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft driveway | 1,500 sq ft | $10,500 | $15,000 | $19,500 |
What changes the price?
The same square footage can price differently from one home to the next. Before you compare bids, check whether each quote includes removal, base stone, grading, compaction, cleanup, and any minimum charge.
- Driveway size and shape
- Old asphalt or concrete removal
- Base repair, grading, and drainage
- Asphalt thickness and local mix price
- Truck access, haul distance, and crew minimums
- Regional labor rates and seasonality
Installed cost vs asphalt material cost
This driveway cost calculator is for installed price. It uses square feet because that matches how many homeowners compare paving quotes.
If you are ordering hot mix asphalt or checking contractor quantities, use the asphalt calculator. It estimates cubic yards, tons, and material cost from thickness, density, waste factor, and price per ton.
For a commercial lot instead of a residential driveway, use the commercial asphalt parking lot cost calculator.
If the existing driveway may support a new surface layer, read the driveway resurfacing cost guide before comparing an overlay with full replacement.
If you are comparing driveway materials before asking for bids, read the asphalt vs concrete driveway guide. If you already chose concrete and need material quantity, use the concrete calculator.
Considering an oil-and-stone surface instead of hot-mix asphalt? Keep that scope separate with the tar and chip driveway cost calculator.
FAQ
How much does an asphalt driveway cost per square foot?
For a rough homeowner budget, new asphalt driveways are often estimated around $7 to $13 per square foot installed. Replacement can run higher, and simple overlays can be lower. Local bids matter more than any national average.
How much does a 20 x 40 asphalt driveway cost?
A 20 x 40 driveway is 800 square feet. At $7 to $13 per square foot, a new asphalt driveway would estimate around $5,600 to $10,400 before unusual site work.
Is replacement more expensive than a new asphalt driveway?
It often is, because the old surface may need to be removed and hauled away before the new base and asphalt can be placed. This calculator uses $8 to $15 per square foot as the replacement preset.
What is the cheapest asphalt driveway option?
An overlay is usually cheaper than full replacement, but it only works when the existing base is stable and drainage problems are already solved. The overlay preset uses $3 to $7 per square foot.
Does this calculator include asphalt tons?
Yes, Overlay mode can estimate hot-mix cubic volume and tons when you enter compacted thickness, density, and waste. For a material-only order or a full section estimate, use the asphalt calculator to check thickness, density, waste, and price per ton.
Why do asphalt driveway quotes vary so much?
Small driveways can hit contractor minimums, steep or narrow sites slow the crew down, and weak base material can add excavation or stone. That is why the calculator shows a range instead of one exact price.
Should I use the low, typical, or high estimate?
Use the typical estimate for a quick budget. Use the high estimate if the driveway needs removal, grading, drainage work, or has limited truck access. Use the low estimate only for simple jobs with easy access.
Is asphalt driveway resurfacing the same as replacement?
No. Resurfacing, also called an overlay, usually means placing a new asphalt layer over a stable existing driveway. Replacement usually includes removing old pavement, repairing the base, and installing new asphalt, so it often costs more.