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How much does driveway replacement cost?

Q: How much does driveway replacement cost?

Driveway Replacement typically costs $4,200 to $19,000, with most homeowners paying around $8,600.

National price ranges for driveway replacement, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Driveway Replacement cost

$4,200 – $19,000

Most homeowners pay around $8,600 for driveway replacement, or $6–$22 per sq ft of driveway. Permit fees add $80–$350.

Price breakdown

Budget scope	$4,200
Typical project	$8,600
Premium / complex	$19,000
per sq ft of driveway	$6 – $22
Permit fees	$80 – $350
Timeline	2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure, 2-5 weeks total

What drives the price

Square footage and thickness
Concrete versus pavers versus asphalt
Demolition and haul-off of the old surface
Base preparation and drainage
Apron work in the public right-of-way

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Driveway cost in Naples$5,200 – $23,600 · +24%Driveway cost in Miami$5,000 – $22,400 · +18%Driveway cost in Fort Lauderdale$4,800 – $21,700 · +14%Driveway cost in West Palm Beach$4,700 – $21,300 · +12%Driveway cost in Fort Myers$4,600 – $20,700 · +9%Driveway cost in Sarasota$4,500 – $20,500 · +8%Driveway cost in Cape Coral$4,500 – $20,300 · +7%Driveway cost in Venice$4,500 – $20,100 · +6%Driveway cost in Bradenton$4,400 – $20,000 · +5%Driveway cost in Tampa$4,400 – $19,800 · +4%Driveway cost in St. Petersburg$4,300 – $19,600 · +3%Driveway cost in Clearwater$4,300 – $19,400 · +2%Driveway cost in Orlando$4,300 – $19,400 · +2%Driveway cost in Port St. Lucie$4,300 – $19,400 · +2%Driveway cost in St. Augustine$4,200 – $19,000 · 0%Driveway cost in Port Charlotte$4,200 – $19,000 · 0%Driveway cost in Brandon$4,200 – $19,000 · 0%Driveway cost in Melbourne$4,200 – $18,800 · -1%Driveway cost in Kissimmee$4,100 – $18,600 · -2%Driveway cost in Daytona Beach$4,100 – $18,600 · -2%Driveway cost in Jacksonville$4,000 – $18,200 · -4%Driveway cost in Lakeland$4,000 – $18,100 · -5%Driveway cost in Pensacola$4,000 – $18,100 · -5%Driveway cost in Gainesville$3,900 – $17,900 · -6%Driveway cost in Tallahassee$3,900 – $17,700 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to replace a driveway?

Most Florida cities require a permit for driveway replacement or expansion because of impervious surface limits and stormwater rules. Work touching the apron in the right-of-way usually needs a separate right-of-way permit.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.