(38'x16' gravel - DIY)
(38'x16' brick pavers)
Cost to pave a driveway varies greatly by region (and even by zip code).
Get free estimates from paving contractors in your city.
The average cost to pave a driveway is $800 - $1,990.
A paved driveway provides a stable and secure access surface for automobiles to move from the street to the house and perhaps a garage door entrance.
You will find that the cost to pave a driveway varies by material, location, shape, size, labor rate, and decorative quality of the finish.
The material choices and their typical cost per square foot of driveway include:
Material | Pros | Cons | Cost | |
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Gravel | Lowest first cost Simple construction | Instability Difficult snow clearing Periodic replacement | $1.30 | per sq.ft. |
Asphalt 1 | Lower first cost Less site preparation | Periodic re-sealing Cautious snow clearing Commercial appearance | $3.26 | per sq.ft. |
Concrete | Long life Low maintenance Durable, cleanable Decorative options | Higher first cost | $4.99 | per sq.ft. |
Brick paver 2 | Long life Low maintenance Durable Stylish appearance | Higher first cost Very high labor cost Cautious snow clearing | $19.07 | per sq.ft. |
A typical two-car driveway is 16 feet wide and 38 feet long without curves or slope, for a total surface area of 610 square feet or 68 square yards.
Cost to pave a driveway varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To get free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.