Cost to Pave a Driveway
The cost to pave a driveway is the driveway area times your price per square foot for the paving material, usually asphalt or concrete. Paving includes the surface and the base preparation underneath. Enter your driveway dimensions and price per square foot below to estimate the paving cost.
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What Is the Cost to Pave a Driveway?
The cost to pave a driveway is the area times your price per square foot for the chosen paving material. Asphalt paving is mid-range, concrete paving costs more. The figure includes grading and a compacted base, which are essential for a paved surface that will not crack or sink. The calculator estimates the total from your price per square foot, so enter the local rate for asphalt or concrete to match your project.
Does Paving Cost Include the Base?
A proper paving quote includes the base: excavation, grading and a compacted gravel sub-base under the asphalt or concrete. Skimping on the base is the main cause of early cracking and potholes, so it is not a place to cut cost. When you enter a price per square foot from a full quote, it usually covers base and surface together. The calculator estimates from that combined rate.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the cost to pave a driveway?
- It is the area times your price per square foot for asphalt or concrete paving, including base preparation. Enter your local rate for an estimate.
- Does driveway paving cost include the base?
- A full quote includes excavation, grading and a compacted gravel base under the surface, which is essential to prevent cracking.