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Driveway Cost Calculator
Price out a new driveway in concrete, pavers or asphalt including demo and base work.
Model reviewed August 2026
Estimated total cost
$6,960 – $10,240
- Cost per square foot
- $12 – $17
- Demolition
- $1,800
- Concrete volume (5 in)
- 9.3 cubic yards
Estimates only. Local pricing, site conditions and code requirements change the real number.
The formula
Cost = area x material rate + demolition + base + permit
Demolition and haul-off of an existing driveway typically adds $2 to $4 per square foot.
Worked example
A 600 sq ft concrete driveway replacement runs roughly $6,000 to $10,500 in a typical market.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost?
Installed concrete driveways typically run $8 to $14 per square foot in 2026, before demolition of the old surface.
Sources
Sources & verification
- International Residential Code — decks and exterior structures (R507)
- ICPI segmental paving installation guidance
- International Code Council (IRC/IBC)
Model vintage August 2026. The links above are the issuing agencies' own pages — we publish them so you can confirm the current rule yourself, not as evidence that each fact on this page was re-checked with them today. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing, not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.