Driveway Cost Calculator

Compare what a gravel, asphalt, or concrete driveway will cost installed. Prices are editable 2026 Canadian averages including typical base preparation.

Driveway Details

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Single car: 10–12 ft (3–3.7 m). Double: 20–24 ft (6–7.3 m).

Surface

Site Condition

Adjust unit prices (CAD, installed)

Gravel ($/sq ft)

Asphalt ($/sq ft)

Concrete ($/sq ft)

Stamped concrete ($/sq ft)

Permeable pavers — PICP ($/sq ft)

Installed incl. the deeper open-graded base; plan periodic vacuum-sweeping.

Permeable plastic grid ($/sq ft)

Gravel- or grass-filled grid; best for light-traffic / overflow areas.

New base prep ($/sq ft)

Excavation + granular base for new construction.

Soft ground premium ($/sq ft)

Deeper excavation, geotextile, extra granular.

Estimated installed cost

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Cost Breakdown (midpoint)

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Surface	Estimated cost (same size & prep)

Disclaimer: This calculator provides planning-level estimates using editable average prices. Driveway costs vary with region, access, slope, drainage requirements, and contractor availability. Long rural driveways may also need culverts and entrance permits. This is not a quote — get multiple local quotes before budgeting.

How this estimate works

Cost = area × installed price per square foot for your surface (2026 Canadian averages: gravel ≈ $1–4, asphalt ≈ $3.50–8.50, broom-finish concrete ≈ $10–17, stamped ≈ $15–22), plus base preparation if you chose new construction or soft ground. The result is a ±15% range. Gravel includes compacted granular; asphalt and concrete assume standard 2–4" surface over a prepared base. Permeable options (PICP ≈ $15–$30/sq ft installed; plastic grid ≈ $5–$12) let water soak through instead of running off — they need a deeper open-graded clear-stone base and periodic vacuum-sweeping to keep draining; see Roof & Lot Drainage for where that water goes and when a permit applies.