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Asphalt Driveway Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost to pave an asphalt driveway. Adjust the driveway area, the pavement structure (thickness and base), and whether you include major excavation and grading or demolition of an old driveway to see an itemized low–high range for your project.
How this calculator is built
Unit costs with sources
This model cites 6 sources for its line-item cost and regional labor inputs.
Regional labor adjustment
The state table applies local labor indexes only to labor-heavy line items.
Published methodology
The methodology page lists the formula, size drivers, labor model, and source links.
How this estimate is calculated
The model prices 6 project line items from published cost inputs. Quantities are driven by the driveway area, the pavement structure (asphalt thickness and base depth), and whether the job includes major excavation and grading or demolition of an old driveway. The selected scope and finish adjust those inputs, then the regional index changes only each line's labor share; material prices remain national.
The itemized midpoint is shown as a ±25% planning range. It is not a contractor quote: access, design choices, permits, availability, and site conditions can move the final price.
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Asphalt Driveway Cost by state: typical ranges
Each range applies that state's labor index to the labor-share line items of the default project; materials stay at national prices. Select a state for its full local breakdown and calculator.
| State | Typical range | Labor index | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $3,938–$6,563 | 75% | Likely |
| Alaska | $5,018–$8,363 | 123% | Likely |
| Arizona | $4,275–$7,125 | 90% | Likely |
| Arkansas | $4,005–$6,675 | 78% | Likely |
| California | $4,950–$8,250 | 120% | Likely |
| Colorado | $4,523–$7,538 | 101% | Likely |
| Connecticut | $4,613–$7,688 | 105% | Likely |
| Delaware | $4,410–$7,350 | 96% | Likely |
| Florida | $4,050–$6,750 | 80% | Likely |
| Georgia | $3,983–$6,638 | 77% | Likely |
| Hawaii | $5,243–$8,738 | 133% | Likely |
| Idaho | $4,163–$6,938 | 85% | Likely |
| Illinois | $4,995–$8,325 | 122% | Likely |
| Indiana | $4,478–$7,463 | 99% | Likely |
| Iowa | $4,230–$7,050 | 88% | Likely |
| Kansas | $4,298–$7,163 | 91% | Likely |
| Kentucky | $4,140–$6,900 | 84% | Likely |
| Louisiana | $4,028–$6,713 | 79% | Likely |
| Maine | $4,410–$7,350 | 96% | Likely |
| Maryland | $4,613–$7,688 | 105% | Likely |
| Massachusetts | $4,973–$8,288 | 121% | Likely |
| Michigan | $4,388–$7,313 | 95% | Likely |
| Minnesota | $4,658–$7,763 | 107% | Likely |
| Mississippi | $3,938–$6,563 | 75% | Likely |
| Missouri | $4,478–$7,463 | 99% | Likely |
| Montana | $4,298–$7,163 | 91% | Likely |
| Nebraska | $4,140–$6,900 | 84% | Likely |
| Nevada | $4,635–$7,725 | 106% | Likely |
| New Hampshire | $4,455–$7,425 | 98% | Likely |
| New Jersey | $4,725–$7,875 | 110% | Likely |
| New Mexico | $4,230–$7,050 | 88% | Likely |
| New York | $4,860–$8,100 | 116% | Likely |
| North Carolina | $3,983–$6,638 | 77% | Likely |
| North Dakota | $4,230–$7,050 | 88% | Likely |
| Ohio | $4,388–$7,313 | 95% | Likely |
| Oklahoma | $3,960–$6,600 | 76% | Likely |
| Oregon | $4,680–$7,800 | 108% | Likely |
| Pennsylvania | $4,410–$7,350 | 96% | Likely |
| Rhode Island | $4,455–$7,425 | 98% | Likely |
| South Carolina | $4,140–$6,900 | 84% | Likely |
| South Dakota | $4,005–$6,675 | 78% | Likely |
| Tennessee | $4,095–$6,825 | 82% | Likely |
| Texas | $4,005–$6,675 | 78% | Likely |
| Utah | $4,140–$6,900 | 84% | Likely |
| Vermont | $4,365–$7,275 | 94% | Likely |
| Virginia | $4,140–$6,900 | 84% | Likely |
| Washington | $4,973–$8,288 | 121% | Likely |
| West Virginia | $3,983–$6,638 | 77% | Likely |
| Wisconsin | $4,478–$7,463 | 99% | Likely |
| Wyoming | $4,275–$7,125 | 90% | Likely |
Common questions
How much does an asphalt driveway cost?
A new asphalt driveway typically runs about $7–$13 per square foot installed, so a standard 600-square-foot driveway lands around $4,500–$7,500. A thin residential overlay costs less; a thick heavy-duty build over a deeper base costs more. Use the calculator above for a range matched to your driveway size and structure.
What's the difference between the pavement structures?
A 2-inch residential overlay is the budget option for a light-duty driveway on a sound base. A 3-inch two-lift build over a compacted aggregate base is the standard for most homes. A 4-inch heavy-duty build with a deeper base suits heavy vehicles or weak subgrade. Thicker asphalt and a deeper base use more material and take longer to lay, so they raise the total.
Why does the base and grading matter so much?
Asphalt is only as good as what's under it. A compacted crushed-stone base spreads load and lets water drain, and proper grading keeps that water moving away from the pavement. Skimping on the base is the most common reason a driveway cracks, ruts, or potholes early — which is why base and grading are itemized separately here.