A compiled reference of 20 verified statistics on residential driveway costs in the United States: what it costs to pave a driveway overall and per square foot, how concrete, asphalt, gravel, and pavers compare, and what repairs, resurfacing, and sealing cost. Every figure is drawn from a named cost source, Fixr and This Old House, and independently checked against the original before publishing.
Driveway cost by material
Installed cost per square foot by material.
Sources: This Old House (concrete, asphalt) and Fixr (gravel, pavers). Track spans $0 to $30 per square foot; bars mark each material's range.
Key statistics
Key takeaways
Driveway cost is a material decision first and a size decision second, and the maintenance bill depends on the same choice. The numbers below trace the overall cost, the material comparison, and the recurring cost of keeping a driveway sound.
A new driveway averages about $6,960, or $8 to $25 per square foot.
Gravel is the cheapest surface; pavers the most expensive.
Asphalt installs for $3 to $25 per square foot; concrete for $6 to $20.
Asphalt needs resealing every 2 to 3 years; concrete every 4 to 5.
Asphalt sealcoating averages about $468, or roughly $1 per square foot.
Patching a pothole runs $3 to $5 per square foot.
How we built this report
Every figure was compiled in September 2026 from named cost sources and verified against the original before publishing.
- Compiled from two independent cost guides
Overall paving cost and gravel/paver figures from Fixr; concrete-versus-asphalt cost, repair, and resealing figures from This Old House.
- Read from the source, not restated
Every figure was read from the cost guide that states it, not from a listicle blending several.
- Only explicitly stated figures
We include only numbers a named source states directly, and attribute each inline at the point it appears.
- Independent review
Written by one co-founder, reviewed by the other before publishing.
Scope note: these are national averages and ranges from consumer cost guides and vary widely by material, driveway size, sub-base prep, and region; they are directional, not quotes. Per-square-foot figures are installed cost unless noted as material-only, and total figures assume a roughly 600-square-foot driveway where a size is stated.
Driveway costs, by the numbers
All 20 figures, grouped into three themes, each from a named cost source and independently verified against the original.
What a driveway costs to pave
A new driveway is a mid-four-figure project for most homes. According to Fixr (fixr.com), paving a driveway averages $6,960 and runs $8 to $25 per square foot installed, with material the biggest swing factor.
Statistic 1
Paving a driveway averages about $6,960, with a typical range of $3,200 to $10,000.
Fixr
Statistic 2
Driveway paving runs about $8 to $25 per square foot with labor included.
Fixr
Statistic 3
A concrete driveway runs about $2,400 to $9,000 for a 600-square-foot driveway.
This Old House
Statistic 4
An asphalt driveway runs about $750 to $4,000 for a 600-square-foot driveway.
This Old House
Statistic 5
Concrete costs more upfront but generally requires less maintenance over its life than asphalt.
This Old House
What this means: The headline "average" hides a two-to-one range that is almost entirely material and size. For an operator comparing quotes across properties, the per-square-foot figure is the portable one; the total simply scales with the driveway's footprint.
Cost by material
The four common surfaces span more than a tenfold range per square foot. According to This Old House (thisoldhouse.com) and Fixr (fixr.com), gravel is cheapest and pavers most expensive, with asphalt and concrete in between.
Statistic 6
Concrete runs about $6 to $20 per square foot installed.
This Old House
Statistic 7
Asphalt runs about $3 to $25 per square foot installed (materials $3 to $13).
This Old House
Statistic 8
Gravel is the cheapest surface, about $1 to $3 per square foot.
Fixr
Statistic 9
Pavers span the widest and highest range, about $1 to $30 per square foot.
Fixr
Statistic 10
By material, Fixr puts concrete at $4 to $7 and asphalt at $1 to $5 per square foot before full installation.
Fixr
What this means: The material decision is really a lifecycle decision. Gravel is cheapest to lay but needs regrading and top-ups; asphalt is mid-cost but reseals often; concrete costs more upfront and reseals least; pavers are the premium look with the widest price band. For a rental or hospitality property, durability and low upkeep usually beat the lowest sticker.
Repair, resurfacing, and sealing
Keeping a driveway sound is cheap next to replacing it. According to This Old House (thisoldhouse.com), crack filling is pennies per foot and sealcoating a few hundred dollars, while letting damage spread pushes you toward $2 to $25 or more per square foot for partial replacement.
Statistic 11
Filling minor cracks runs about $0.10 to $0.15 per linear foot.
This Old House
Statistic 12
Patching small potholes runs about $3 to $5 per square foot.
This Old House
Statistic 13
Extensive repairs or partial replacement run about $2 to $25 or more per square foot.
This Old House
Statistic 14
Asphalt sealcoating averages about $468, ranging $355 to $600.
Fixr
Statistic 15
Sealcoating runs about $0.88 to $2.10 per square foot, with most paying around $1.05.
Fixr
Statistic 16
Resurfacing an asphalt driveway runs about $4 to $8 per square foot.
Fixr
Statistic 17
Reseal an asphalt driveway every 2 to 3 years.
This Old House
Statistic 18
Reseal a concrete driveway every 4 to 5 years.
This Old House
Statistic 19
Resealing runs about $0.10 to $0.16 per square foot for the sealant.
This Old House
Statistic 20
Concrete's longer resealing interval is a core reason it costs less to maintain than asphalt.
This Old House
What this means: The economics reward catching cracks early: a $0.10-per-foot crack fill or a ~$1-per-foot sealcoat is what keeps water out of the base, and water in the base is what turns a crack into a pothole and a pothole into partial replacement at up to $25 a foot. A cracked or potholed driveway is also a trip-and-vehicle-damage liability on a guest property, which is why it belongs on a documented seasonal check.
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Quick FAQ
How much does a new driveway cost?
A new driveway averages about $6,960 and runs $8 to $25 per square foot installed, with a typical range of $3,200 to $10,000, according to Fixr (fixr.com). The total depends most on the material and the driveway size.
Is asphalt or concrete cheaper for a driveway?
Asphalt is cheaper to install: This Old House (thisoldhouse.com) puts asphalt at $3 to $25 per square foot installed and a concrete driveway at $6 to $20 per square foot. Concrete costs more upfront but generally needs less maintenance over its life, while asphalt needs resealing more often.
How much does driveway repair cost?
Crack filling runs about $0.10 to $0.15 per linear foot and patching small potholes $3 to $5 per square foot, while extensive repairs or partial replacement run $2 to $25 or more per square foot, according to This Old House (thisoldhouse.com). Asphalt sealcoating averages about $468, or roughly $1 per square foot, per Fixr (fixr.com).
How often should a driveway be resealed?
Reseal an asphalt driveway every 2 to 3 years and a concrete driveway every 4 to 5 years, according to This Old House (thisoldhouse.com), at roughly $0.10 to $0.16 per square foot for the sealant. Regular sealing is the main thing that keeps water out of cracks and extends the surface's life.
Data sources
Every figure traces to one of these named sources, each checked against the original before publishing. We name each source and show its root domain, but do not hyperlink external sources; internal links stay live.
FixrDriveway paving and sealcoating cost datafixr.com
This Old HouseConcrete vs. asphalt driveway, repair, and resealing cost datathisoldhouse.com