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Concrete Driveway Cost (2026)
Replacing a 600 sq ft concrete driveway with 4 in of broom-finished concrete over a gravel base costs $4,810 to $10,590, including tear-out of the old slab. The typical price is $7,200, about $12 per square foot. Use the calculator for your driveway.
Estimate your cost
Most quotes for this job fall between Low and High. Typical $12 per sq ft.
| Concrete, gravel base, forms and steel | $2,230 |
|---|---|
| Labor (finishers and laborers, local wages) | $1,650 |
| Equipment, tear-out and disposal | $650 |
| Permit | $120 |
| Overhead and profit | $2,550 |
Total price in dollars for the same job, for example 8000.
What the estimate includes
- Tear-out and haul-away of the old slab, if you choose it
- Grading and a compacted 4 in gravel base
- Forms, wire mesh or rebar, control joints and curing
- Ready-mix concrete with about 8% extra, placed and finished
- A typical permit
Not included: digging a new driveway through lawn deeper than 4 in, drainage, cutting a new curb or apron at the street, sealing after the concrete cures and colored concrete without stamping.
Cost by driveway size and finish
Typical price, 4 in thick, wire mesh, old slab removed, national average.
| Area | Broom finish | Exposed aggregate | Stamped |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 sq ft | $4,750 | $5,410 | $6,450 |
| 400 sq ft | $5,490 | $6,320 | $7,640 |
| 600 sq ft | $7,200 | $8,340 | $10,190 |
| 800 sq ft | $8,830 | $10,270 | $12,630 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $10,400 | $12,130 | $14,970 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $14,120 | $16,540 | $20,520 |
Concrete driveway cost by state
600 sq ft, 4 in thick, broom finish, wire mesh, old slab removed. Labor uses each state's wages for cement masons and concrete finishers (BLS, May 2025).
| State | Low | Typical | High | Finisher wage/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4,220 | $6,300 | $9,290 | $21.50 |
| Alaska | $5,990 | $9,020 | $13,280 | $44.69 |
| Arizona | $4,750 | $7,100 | $10,470 | $28.32 |
| Arkansas | $4,150 | $6,180 | $9,100 | $22.23 |
| California | $5,440 | $8,170 | $12,080 | $30.15 |
| Colorado | $4,820 | $7,200 | $10,600 | $29.18 |
| Connecticut | $5,050 | $7,560 | $11,170 | $28.19 |
| Delaware | $4,730 | $7,070 | $10,390 | $27.42 |
| District of Columbia | $5,200 | $7,760 | $11,460 | $29.65 |
| Florida | $4,570 | $6,820 | $10,070 | $23.40 |
| Georgia | $4,380 | $6,520 | $9,620 | $22.23 |
| Hawaii | $6,180 | $9,300 | $13,710 | $46.10 |
| Idaho | $4,650 | $6,950 | $10,240 | $27.12 |
| Illinois | $5,640 | $8,500 | $12,570 | $37.58 |
| Indiana | $4,840 | $7,240 | $10,650 | $29.46 |
| Iowa | $4,560 | $6,810 | $10,010 | $27.99 |
| Kansas | $4,380 | $6,540 | $9,630 | $25.06 |
| Kentucky | $4,490 | $6,700 | $9,880 | $24.14 |
| Louisiana | $4,300 | $6,410 | $9,430 | $23.64 |
| Maine | $4,750 | $7,090 | $10,460 | $26.77 |
| Maryland | $4,810 | $7,170 | $10,580 | $24.98 |
| Massachusetts | $5,400 | $8,110 | $12,000 | $30.69 |
| Michigan | $4,840 | $7,230 | $10,640 | $28.78 |
| Minnesota | $5,320 | $8,000 | $11,800 | $32.13 |
| Mississippi | $4,190 | $6,230 | $9,170 | $21.14 |
| Missouri | $4,900 | $7,360 | $10,870 | $29.51 |
| Montana | $4,800 | $7,180 | $10,580 | $29.63 |
| Nebraska | $4,420 | $6,600 | $9,710 | $23.80 |
| Nevada | $4,870 | $7,300 | $10,730 | $29.44 |
| New Hampshire | $4,920 | $7,350 | $10,840 | $26.06 |
| New Jersey | $5,540 | $8,350 | $12,330 | $29.52 |
| New Mexico | $4,420 | $6,600 | $9,720 | $23.67 |
| New York | $5,490 | $8,270 | $12,210 | $30.79 |
| North Carolina | $4,400 | $6,550 | $9,660 | $22.49 |
| North Dakota | $4,570 | $6,820 | $10,040 | $27.74 |
| Ohio | $4,960 | $7,450 | $11,000 | $30.28 |
| Oklahoma | $4,200 | $6,260 | $9,200 | $22.00 |
| Oregon | $5,260 | $7,880 | $11,560 | $32.95 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,930 | $7,380 | $10,840 | $29.62 |
| Rhode Island | $5,210 | $7,830 | $11,540 | $30.26 |
| South Carolina | $4,490 | $6,700 | $9,880 | $23.73 |
| South Dakota | $4,270 | $6,370 | $9,400 | $22.67 |
| Tennessee | $4,370 | $6,510 | $9,590 | $23.04 |
| Texas | $4,390 | $6,540 | $9,660 | $22.84 |
| Utah | $4,650 | $6,940 | $10,220 | $27.13 |
| Vermont | $4,880 | $7,300 | $10,740 | $29.40 |
| Virginia | $4,610 | $6,880 | $10,160 | $24.49 |
| Washington | $5,610 | $8,440 | $12,420 | $37.27 |
| West Virginia | $4,540 | $6,770 | $9,970 | $24.98 |
| Wisconsin | $5,060 | $7,610 | $11,200 | $30.89 |
| Wyoming | $4,660 | $6,960 | $10,260 | $28.10 |
What homeowners actually paid
We checked this calculator against 21 concrete driveway quotes and invoices that homeowners shared publicly from 2019 to 2026, in 9 states. Older prices were adjusted to 2026 with official construction cost indexes. Their median was $17,800 for a mix of driveway sizes, and 86% of them fell between our Low and High estimates for the same size and state. Larger driveways cost less per square foot, and the calculator reflects that.
Published cost guides we checked put a similar job at about $6,200 (median of 8 guides from 2023-2026), 14% below our typical price. Guides are estimates too, often older or for a smaller scope of work; we follow the quotes homeowners actually shared, and 86% of them fell within our range.
What affects the cost
- Size: the price per square foot drops as the driveway gets larger, because setup and minimum charges are spread over more concrete.
- Finish: stamped concrete typically costs about 42% more than a broom finish for 600 sq ft.
- Thickness: going from 4 in to 6 in raises the typical 600 sq ft price to $8,300.
- Tear-out: removing an old slab adds about $1,400 to a 600 sq ft job.
- Small orders: under 4 cubic yards, concrete suppliers often add a short-load fee.
- Your state: labor is about 23% of the typical price.
Common questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost per square foot?
About $12 per sq ft for a typical 600 sq ft replacement with a broom finish, national average. Small driveways cost more per square foot and large ones less: about $16 per sq ft at 300 sq ft and $9 at 1,500 sq ft.
How much is a two-car concrete driveway?
For a 20 × 24 ft two-car pad (480 sq ft) with tear-out, the typical price is $6,190, and most quotes fall between $4,140 and $9,100, national average.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
4 in is common for passenger cars. Where trucks, RVs or other heavy vehicles park, 5 to 6 in is common. A compacted gravel base under the slab matters as much as the thickness.
How much concrete do I need?
A 600 sq ft driveway at 4 in takes about 7.4 cubic yards before extra. Use our concrete calculator for your size, and the gravel calculator for the base.
How much does a 20 × 20 or 20 × 40 concrete driveway cost?
With 4 in of concrete and tear-out, national average: a 20 × 20 ft driveway (400 sq ft) typically costs $5,500, with most quotes from $3,670 to $8,090. A 20 × 30 ft driveway (600 sq ft) typically costs $7,200 and a 20 × 40 ft driveway (800 sq ft) $8,830.
How much does a 100 ft concrete driveway cost?
A 100 ft single-lane driveway 10 ft wide (1,000 sq ft) typically costs $10,400 with tear-out, and about $11,920 at 12 ft wide, national average.
Is a concrete or asphalt driveway cheaper?
Asphalt usually costs less to install, but it needs sealing every few years and usually does not last as long as concrete. This calculator prices concrete only, so get quotes for both if you are deciding.
How wide should a concrete driveway be?
About 10 to 12 ft for one car and 20 to 24 ft for two cars side by side. Check local rules for the apron and curb cut at the street.
Do I need a permit to replace a driveway?
Many cities require one, especially for the apron and the curb cut at the street. Our estimate includes a typical permit fee of $100, and up to $250 in some cities; some places charge nothing.
How we calculated this
Ready-mix concrete prices from 2025-2026 public supply contracts, gravel base, steel and supply prices from suppliers (checked October 2026), crew hours per square foot from industry sources times local wages for concrete finishers and laborers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025), contractor margins from industry financial data, and regional price levels from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. We check the result against verified homeowner quotes. Verified quotes ran about 17% below our line-item model, so the estimate includes a -17% market adjustment (why we adjust). Full methodology · Sources.
Estimates, not quotes. Actual prices depend on your contractor, site and project details.
Changelog
- : Published.
- : Cost model built from 21 verified homeowner quotes (2019-2026), local trade wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) and material prices checked in October 2026.
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