Driveway cost calculator: concrete, asphalt and paver replacement cost
Plan driveway replacement cost with national installed ranges. Measure an L-shape as two sections. Estimates use exact net area, with dollar endpoints rounded to the nearest $10 half up and area displayed to 0.1 sq ft.
Your driveway estimate
Typical: no published typical figure.
The top is open; the published upper endpoint is a starting point for higher costs.
Compare all ten installed surfaces
| Surface | Band per sq ft | Estimate | Source and date |
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Removal of existing concrete
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These reference cards are never mixed with the bands or with each other. Neither card is scaled by area.
What owners reported spending on driveways and walkways
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How to use this tool
Add each driveway section using length × width or area, choose a surface and your existing driveway, then press Estimate driveway cost. Compare all ten surfaces and copy or print your estimate without an account.
Frequently asked questions
What is concrete vs asphalt driveway cost?
Plain concrete: $6–$10 per sq ft (HomeGuide concrete driveway, dated 2025-06-03). Asphalt: $5–$12+ per sq ft (HomeGuide asphalt driveway, undated). For a 20 × 30 ft driveway, the estimates are $3,600–$6,000 and $3,000–$7,200+ respectively; the asphalt top is open. Both read 2026-10-02. Base, drainage and permits are not priced.
What is driveway cost per square foot?
The national installed bands are $6–$10 for plain concrete, $10–$15 for basic decorative concrete, $15–$20 for stamped or multi-color concrete, and $20–$25+ for elaborate custom concrete (HomeGuide concrete driveway, dated 2025-06-03). Asphalt is $5–$12+, recycled asphalt $4–$9 and porous asphalt $7–$15 (HomeGuide asphalt driveway, undated). All per sq ft, read 2026-10-02. A + means the top is open. No published typical figure; base, drainage and permits are not priced.
What is the cost to remove and replace a concrete driveway?
For 400 sq ft, plain concrete replacement gives an estimate of $2,400–$4,000 (HomeGuide concrete driveway, dated 2025-06-03). Separate removal of existing concrete is $2–$6 per sq ft, or $800–$2,400 (HomeGuide driveway pavers, dated 2026-01-06). Combined estimate: $3,200–$6,400, if your quote does not already include removal; do not add it twice. Both read 2026-10-02. Base, drainage and permits are not priced.
What is paver driveway cost?
Pavers: $10–$30 per sq ft; brick pavers: $10–$25; cobblestone pavers: $20–$50 (HomeGuide driveway pavers, dated 2026-01-06, read 2026-10-02). For 400 sq ft, the installed estimates are $4,000–$12,000, $4,000–$10,000 and $8,000–$20,000 respectively. Base, drainage, permits, edge restraint and bedding are not priced separately; confirm whether your quote includes them.
Is the driveway cost calculator free?
Yes. Estimate, copy and print without an account. Web and MCP share 20 free calls per IP per UTC day and a global ceiling of 2,000 calls per UTC day. No separate tool cap. The calculation uses arithmetic without a model or live source lookup.
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