Installed route
Driveway installation quotes
Use the installed total to compare local quotes. Ask each contractor about base prep, drainage, edges, and old-driveway removal in writing.
Driveway cost
Driveway cost calculator.
Estimate installed driveway cost by surface — asphalt, concrete, gravel, or pavers — with a low-to-high range. A 40 x 20 ft asphalt driveway lands around $6,400. Estimate only, not a quote.
Asphalt, 40 x 20
$6,400
$8/sq ft
Range
$3,200-$9,600
surface drives the price
Area
800 sq ft
40 ft x 20 ft
Cost by surface
40 x 20 ft driveway (800 sq ft) by material
Surface is the biggest cost lever. These use mid-range installed prices per square foot for 2026 — your market, base prep, and finishes move them.
| Surface | Per sq ft | Installed total | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt | $8 | $6,400 | $3,200-$9,600 |
| Concrete | $12 | $9,600 | $4,800-$14,400 |
| Gravel | $3 | $2,400 | $800-$4,000 |
| Pavers | $20 | $16,000 | $8,000-$24,000 |
Quote scope checklist
- Old driveway removal and disposal
- Base depth and grading
- Drainage and edge restraint
- Thickness and reinforcement
- Permits, sealing, and warranty
Quotes and materials
Compare quotes line by line
Use the installed total to sanity-check local quotes. Base, drainage, and edges are usually separate from the surface price.
Base material
Base gravel and fabric
Most driveways need a compacted gravel base and sometimes geotextile fabric below the surface. Plan it separately from the surface material.
Edges and drainage
Edging and drainage
Paver and gravel driveways need edge restraint; all driveways benefit from drainage planning. Budget these around the surface cost.
Maintenance
Sealer and crack filler
Asphalt and some concrete driveways need periodic sealing and crack repair to reach their full lifespan.
Formula shown
How the driveway cost estimate works
1. Driveway area
area = length ft x width ft
2. Installed cost
total = area x installed price per sq ft (by surface)
3. Range
low and high use the surface price range for your market
Why surface matters most
Gravel is the cheapest and shortest-lived; asphalt is mid-cost and faster to install; concrete costs more but lasts longer; pavers are the premium look and price. Base prep, drainage, removal, and region then move the number within each surface.
Sources
- HomeGuide driveway cost guide — 2026 driveway cost per square foot by surface
- Angi driveway paving cost — asphalt, concrete, gravel, and paver installed cost context
- NerdWallet asphalt vs concrete — surface lifespan and cost tradeoffs
Reviewed for estimating accuracy
Reviewed by
Victor ReyesAsphalt, concrete, gravel, and paver driveway takeoffs and installed-cost estimating
Last updated: June 25, 2026
Estimate only.
This calculator is not a quote. Verify product yield, price, delivery minimums, and local conditions with your supplier or contractor before buying materials.
FAQ
Driveway cost questions
New driveway cost, cost per square foot, asphalt vs concrete, what is excluded, and why it is an estimate not a quote.
How much does a new driveway cost? + -
It depends mostly on the surface. For a 40 x 20 ft (800 sq ft) driveway in 2026, asphalt runs about $3,200 to $9,600, concrete $4,800 to $14,400, gravel $800 to $4,000, and pavers $8,000 to $24,000 installed.
How much does a driveway cost per square foot? + -
Installed, gravel is about $1 to $5 per square foot, asphalt $4 to $12, concrete $6 to $18, and pavers $10 to $30. The calculator lets you set the per-square-foot price for your market and surface.
Is asphalt or concrete cheaper for a driveway? + -
Asphalt usually costs less upfront than concrete and is faster to install, but it has a shorter life (about 15 to 20 years vs 25 to 30 for concrete) and needs periodic sealing. Concrete costs more upfront but often lasts longer with less maintenance.
What is not included in this estimate? + -
Tear-out and disposal of an old driveway, extra base or grading on poor soil, drainage, retaining edges, decorative finishes, permits, and steep or hard-access sites are extra. Use the range and get written quotes.
Is this a driveway quote? + -
No. It is a planning estimate. Driveway prices vary widely by region and site. Get measured, written quotes from local contractors and compare scope before deciding.