Asphalt Price per Square Foot Calculator
Estimate material and labor costs for your driveway.
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How this estimate is built
Each project type has four rates per square foot: low and high for materials, low and high for labor. Your area is multiplied by each band; the low ends make the low total, the high ends the high total. These are planning bands, not confidence intervals.
Included
- Standard base preparation for a new residential asphalt driveway
- Hot-mix asphalt supply and placement
- Normal compaction, finishing, and cleanup
- The labor to install the work described above
Not included
- Major excavation, haul-off, or removal of an existing surface unless the project type says otherwise
- Drainage repair, retaining walls, or subgrade repair
- Permits, inspection fees, and sales tax
- Minimum job charges, mobilization beyond a normal local call-out, and overtime
Base rates
| Project type | Materials | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New asphalt paving | $2.00–$6.00 | $5.00–$7.00 | $7.00–$13.00 |
| Asphalt resurfacing | $1.50–$3.50 | $1.50–$3.50 | $3.00–$7.00 |
| Sealcoating | $0.15–$0.35 | $1.10–$1.15 | $1.25–$1.50 |
Rates verified Nov 9, 2026. These are planning bands from the sources below, not a market average or a contractor quote. Material and labor are modeled where a source reports only an installed total.
Sources checked Nov 9, 2026: HomeAdvisor , PaveDesk , Fixr , MaterialsCalc , Asphapro . Full source records are in the repository's pricing research document.
Common questions
How accurate is this estimate?
It is a planning range, not a quote. The ends come from material and labor rate bands applied to your area. Local rates, site access, base condition, minimum charges, and season can push the final price outside it.
What does the price per square foot include?
For new paving, it includes standard base preparation, hot-mix asphalt supply and placement, compaction, finish, and the labor for that work. Excavation, haul-off, drainage changes, permits, and taxes are not included.
Why is resurfacing cheaper than new paving?
Resurfacing adds a new layer over an existing driveway that is still structurally sound, so it skips full base preparation. If the base has failed, an overlay is the wrong repair and the real budget moves toward replacement.
Does sealcoating fix cracks or potholes?
No. Sealcoating is a protective maintenance coating for existing asphalt. Structural cracks, potholes, and base failures need repair or replacement first, and those costs are not part of the sealcoating range.