Asphalt Paving Cost Estimator
Estimate a paving job with public bid prices for asphalt, base and milling from Florida DOT, scaled to your state, plus labeled estimates for mobilization and sealcoating.
Asphalt Paving Cost Estimator — ConcreteNear.com
| Area | 80 yd² |
| Square feet | 720 ft² |
Cost estimate U.S. average prices
| Hot-mix asphalt, placed (+5%) 13.7 ton × $146.08 | $2,002 |
| Aggregate base, in place 80 yd² × $17.35 | $1,388 |
| Mobilization 1 job × $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Estimated total | $4,890 |
- Residential driveways: 2–3 in of asphalt on 4–8 in of compacted base. Heavy trucks need more.
- Wait 60–90 days before sealcoating new asphalt.
| Inputs | |
| Length | 60 ft |
| Width | 12 ft |
| Job type | New pavement on new base |
| Asphalt thickness (compacted) | 3 in |
| Sealcoat after it cures | No |
Planning estimate only — confirm with your supplier or contractor.
Prices used — edit any price to match your local quote
| Item | Unit price | Basis & source |
|---|---|---|
| Hot-mix asphalt, placed per ton | public source Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0334 1 13 Superpave Asphaltic Concrete, Traffic C (103 contracts, 565,937 tons) (2025 lettings) — Tennessee DOT's 2025 statewide average for PG64-22 Grade A was $119.08/ton. Small driveway jobs usually cost more per ton. | |
| Aggregate base, in place (per yd²) per yd² | public source Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0285701 Optional Base, Base Group 01 (90 contracts) (2025 lettings) — Thinnest FDOT base group; thicker base groups cost more. | |
| Paving crew mobilization (small job) per job | starting estimate Starting estimate for moving a paver, roller and crew to a small job. |
How to use this calculator
- Enter the size of the area.
- Pick new pavement, overlay or mill-and-fill.
- Enter asphalt thickness.
- Pick your state and edit any price.
Formulas
Asphalt tons = area × thickness × 145 lb/ft³ ÷ 2000 × 1.05Base and milling = area ÷ 9 × price per yd²Total = asphalt + base or milling + mobilization + sealcoat
Questions
How much does asphalt paving cost?
It depends on tons, base work and how far the plant is. Florida DOT's 2025 average for a common superpave mix was $146.08 per ton placed; use your state and local quotes.
Overlay or replace?
An overlay works if the base is sound. Alligator cracking and potholes usually mean base failure — replace those areas first.
When should new asphalt be sealcoated?
After it cures — commonly 60–90 days or more — then every few years.
Sources & assumptions
Prices checked 2026-11-10. State pricing multiplies national figures by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (goods for materials, services for labor and services). RPPs compare general consumer price levels (U.S. = 100). They are not construction-specific; we use RPP Goods for materials and RPP Services: Other (excludes rents) for labor and services.
- Hot-mix asphalt, placed — Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0334 1 13 Superpave Asphaltic Concrete, Traffic C (103 contracts, 565,937 tons) (2025 lettings). Tennessee DOT's 2025 statewide average for PG64-22 Grade A was $119.08/ton. Small driveway jobs usually cost more per ton.
- Aggregate base, in place (per yd²) — Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0285701 Optional Base, Base Group 01 (90 contracts) (2025 lettings). Thinnest FDOT base group; thicker base groups cost more.
- Milling existing asphalt, 2 in — Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0327 70 5 Milling Existing Asphalt Pavement, 2" Avg Depth (2025 lettings)
Starting estimates No public price series was found for: Paving crew mobilization (small job); Sealcoating. These defaults are editable placeholders — replace them with a local quote.
Results are planning estimates, not quotes or engineering advice. Codes, specifications and your supplier's numbers govern.
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