Everyday ToolboxAsphalt Driveway Cost Calculator
How much does it cost to pave an asphalt driveway? Enter your driveway's length, width and asphalt thickness plus your local price per ton, and this free calculator estimates the material tonnage, material cost and a realistic total installed cost range. Need just the material quantity first? Try our asphalt calculator. Everything runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an asphalt driveway cost?
In the US, a new asphalt driveway typically costs $7–$13 per square foot installed, or roughly $3,000–$7,000 for a standard two-car driveway. Material alone (hot-mix asphalt at about $100/ton) is only part of it — base preparation, grading and labor make up the rest.
How many tons of asphalt do I need for my driveway?
Multiply length × width × (thickness in inches ÷ 12) to get cubic feet, then multiply by 145 lb/ft³ and divide by 2,000. A 40 × 12 ft driveway at 3 inches thick needs about 8.7 US tons. This calculator does it for you automatically.
How thick should an asphalt driveway be?
2–3 inches of asphalt over 4–8 inches of compacted gravel base is standard for residential driveways. Heavier vehicles or soft soil call for the thicker end of that range.
Why do installed prices vary so much by region?
Asphalt is petroleum-based, so material prices follow oil prices and local plant competition. Labor rates, base soil conditions and driveway access also swing the total. Always get 2–3 local quotes — use this estimate as your sanity check, not a final price.
What is the difference between this and the asphalt calculator?
Our asphalt calculator answers "how much material do I need" (tons, cubic yards, with waste factor). This page answers "how much will it cost" — material cost plus installation, with a realistic price range.