Asphalt Driveway Paving: Cost, Timeline, and What to Expect

Asphalt driveway paving in progress, featuring construction workers and machinery, showcasing the installation process and freshly laid asphalt surface outside a residential home.

You’ll typically pay about $2–$6 per sq ft for a new asphalt driveway, though thickness, base prep, demolition, drainage and local labor drive price. Expect a few days for site work and base compaction, one day to pave ~1,500–3,000 sq ft, then 24–72 hours curing before regular use. Prepare by clearing, marking utilities and ensuring […]