Driveway Cost Calculator
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimate driveway installation or replacement cost from area, paving material, demolition, base preparation, drainage, permits and contingency.
Starting figures illustrate this model. Enter your own measurements, quoted costs and applicable terms; this page does not retrieve live prices or provider rates.
Estimated driveway project cost
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- New driveway installation: —
- Demolition and removal: —
- Base, drainage and permits: —
- Contingency: —
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Quick summary: Estimate driveway installation or replacement cost from area, paving material, demolition, base preparation, drainage, permits and contingency.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate driveway installation or replacement cost from area, paving material, demolition, base preparation, drainage, permits and contingency.
How to use it
Enter Driveway area (sq ft); New driveway cost per sq ft ($); Existing driveway removal area (sq ft); Removal cost per sq ft ($); Base preparation and grading ($); Drainage improvements ($); Permits and other costs ($); Contingency (%). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
Driveway area and demolition area are multiplied by their unit rates. Base preparation, drainage, permits and contingency are added.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Driveway area (sq ft) | 1200 |
|---|---|
| New driveway cost per sq ft ($) | 9.5 |
| Existing driveway removal area (sq ft) | 1200 |
| Removal cost per sq ft ($) | 2.5 |
| Base preparation and grading ($) | 2800 |
| Drainage improvements ($) | 1400 |
| Permits and other costs ($) | 350 |
| Contingency (%) | 10 |
| Estimated driveway project cost | $20,845.00 |
|---|---|
| New driveway installation | $11,400.00 |
| Demolition and removal | $3,000.00 |
| Base, drainage and permits | $4,550.00 |
| Contingency | $1,895.00 |
Important limitations
Material choice, thickness, reinforcement, soil, slope, access, drainage, climate and contractor minimums affect actual pricing.