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Compare plain concrete, stamped concrete, pavers, asphalt and gravel for your exact size. Every cost line is shown and editable, so you can check a contractor's quote line by line.
Same size, same removal and permit, priced in each material. Updates as you change the inputs above.
National US ranges for planning. Local prices vary with labor rates, access and season.
Use these to sanity-check a quote when you don't have exact measurements.
*At $9 per sq ft, before removal, rebar, sealing and permit.
Thicker slabs carry heavier loads. Each inch past 4 in adds about 25% more concrete.
Price change is an estimate; concrete is only part of the installed cost.
Plain concrete usually runs about $6–$12 per sq ft installed. A standard 2-car driveway (20 × 40 ft, 800 sq ft) lands around $4,800–$9,600, plus removal of any old surface.
Up front, yes: asphalt is often $4–$8 per sq ft. It needs sealcoating every 2–3 years and lasts 15–20 years, versus 25–30 for concrete, so the long-run gap is smaller.
Pavers cost the most but can be lifted and relaid, and single damaged pieces can be swapped. They add curb appeal and handle soil movement better than a slab.
4 in for passenger cars, 5–6 in for trucks, RVs or soft soil. Each extra inch adds roughly 25% more concrete and about 6–8% to the total price.
Yes. Breaking out and hauling old concrete commonly adds $3–$6 per sq ft; asphalt is less. Ask whether it's in the quote.
Many cities require one, especially for a new curb cut or work in the right-of-way. Fees vary widely; check your city's building or public works department.
Usually 20–24 ft wide. Length depends on the setback; 40 ft is a common estimate. That's 800–960 sq ft.
Type the contractor's numbers into the breakdown above. A quote far below the low end often means a thinner base, no rebar or no permit.
The estimator multiplies driveway area by an installed rate per square foot, then adds the finish, removal and permit lines. Rates move with thickness, finish, base condition and access. The result is a range, not a quote: national benchmarks checked October 2026.
A 20 by 20 ft driveway is 400 sq ft. At $6 to $15 per sq ft installed, that is $2,400 to $6,000, typical about $3,600 for plain concrete. Removing an old driveway adds $1,500 to $2,500, and decorative finishes move the price toward the top of the range.
About $2,400 to $6,000 installed, typical $3,600 at the national range.
Add $1,500 to $2,500 for tear-out and hauling a 2-car driveway.
Thickness, finish, base condition and access. Decorative finishes can double the finish cost.
No. It is a national benchmark range; local quotes vary with labour, permits and site conditions.
Installed ranges from the LocalServiceHQ price index (October 2026), compared with published national cost guides. · Last updated October 30, 2026 · Report a correction