Driveway replacement cost per square foot
| New driveway material | Installed price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete | $6–$18 | Sources disagree on the low end |
| Asphalt | $7–$15 | Usually cheaper to lay, needs sealing |
| Gravel | $3–$10 | Cheapest; only one guide prices it installed |
| Pavers (brick or stone) | $10–$50 | The widest range, set by the stone or brick |
These are installed prices per square foot, with the labor share adjusted for your state. A two-car driveway is roughly 600 square feet, which is the starting size in the calculator. Tear-out of the old surface is ticked by default because this is a replacement estimate; untick it if your quote already folds it into the per-foot price.
What changes the price
Material sets the base price, but the site decides how much extra work you need. A driveway that needs the old slab broken up and hauled away, ground that has to be regraded, or water that needs a drain adds cost on top. Stamped or colored finishes, thicker slabs and sloped lots also cost more, and none of the guides price them with one reliable figure, so ask for each as its own line.
Extra costs to expect
| Item | Typical cost | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Tear-out of the old driveway | $1–$6 per sq ft | Included for a replacement unless your quote bundles it |
| Grading and leveling | $5–$10 per sq ft | When the ground needs regrading |
| Drainage system | $400–$2,400 | If water pools or runs toward the house |
| Permit | $50–$200 | Some cities require one, especially when the driveway meets the street |
Sealing is not priced here because the guides disagree on how to count it. Ask whether the quote includes sealing, expansion joints and a warranty.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Does the price include tear-out and hauling away the old driveway?
- How thick will the slab or asphalt be, and what is the base?
- Is grading or drainage work included?
- Who pulls the permit, and does the apron at the street need one?
- How long before I can drive on it?
Methodology and sources
We price each material as an installed price per square foot, adjust the labor share for your state's construction wages, and price tear-out, grading, drainage and the permit separately. Read how we estimate costs.
- HomeAdvisor: pave a driveway — prices by material, removal, permits
- Angi: asphalt driveway cost — asphalt prices, removal, grading
- HomeGuide: driveway cost — prices by material, removal, grading, drainage, permits
- BLS OEWS May 2025, State (SOC 47-2061, Construction Laborers) — state labor index, a site-work proxy
What each source reports
Our estimate does not rely on any single page. This table lists each page we used and the figures it reports, so you can see where the ranges come from.
| Source | What it reports |
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| HomeAdvisor |
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| HomeGuide |
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| Angi |
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Common questions about driveway replacement costs
How much does driveway replacement cost?
A typical job (600 sq ft concrete driveway) comes to about $7,500 nationally, within a range of $4,200 to $14,400. Use the calculator above to adjust for your state, the options you choose and any extras.
How much does a concrete or asphalt driveway replacement cost?
Concrete runs about $6–$18 per square foot and asphalt about $7–$15. For a 600 sq ft driveway, that is about $4,200–$14,400 for concrete and $4,800–$12,600 for asphalt, including tear-out.
Where do these prices come from?
They come from 3 published cost pages from 3 publishers, last checked Oct 8, 2026. We report what those pages say and do not invent figures; the table above shows each source.
How does my state change the estimate?
The labor part of the price is scaled by the average wage for the relevant trade in your state, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Materials and equipment are not adjusted.
Why might a contractor's quote differ from this estimate?
A quote reflects your specific scope, access, local demand and what the contractor includes. Ask for line items rather than a single total so you can compare bids on the same basis.
All 3 sources behind these prices
Every figure in the calculator comes from one or more of these pages, with the number each one supports in the link text.