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This concrete driveway cost calculator estimates the installed price of a new concrete driveway from its size and finish. It also shows how much concrete the slab needs and what the ready-mix concrete alone would cost, so you can understand how a contractor’s quote is made up.
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the driveway length and width.
- Choose the slab thickness: 4 inches is standard for cars, and 5–6 inches for heavier vehicles.
- Choose the finish: plain broom finish or the full typical range including decorative finishes.
- Optionally enter a quoted price per square foot.
Typical Concrete Driveway Prices
| Item | Typical US price |
|---|---|
| Concrete driveway, installed | $8–$20 per sq ft |
| Plain broom finish | $6–$8 per sq ft |
| Ready-mix concrete only | $120–$210 per cubic yard |
Installed prices cover excavation, base preparation, forms, reinforcement, concrete, finishing and labor. Decorative finishes such as stamping or coloring push the price toward the top of the range.
Example
A single-car driveway 36 × 12 ft is 432 sq ft. With a plain finish, the estimate is about $2,600–$3,500. Across the full typical range, it is about $3,500–$8,600. At 4 inches thick, the slab needs 5.3 cubic yards of concrete, which costs about $640–$1,120 for the ready-mix alone.
Typical Driveway Sizes
| Driveway | Typical size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Single car | 10–12 × 20–40 ft | 200–480 sq ft |
| Two car | 20–24 × 20–40 ft | 400–960 sq ft |
| Long single lane | 12 × 60 ft | 720 sq ft |
What Changes the Price
- Removing and hauling away an old asphalt or concrete driveway.
- Grading, poor soil and extra gravel base.
- Thicker slabs, rebar or wire mesh.
- Decorative stamping, coloring or exposed aggregate.
- Permits, curb cuts and site access.
Doing part of the work yourself? Use the concrete calculator for volumes and bags and the gravel calculator for the base.
Sources for Cost Data
Prices are national ranges and change over time. Labor rates, materials and permit fees vary widely by region, so use these figures for budgeting and always compare several local quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost per square foot?
National guides report about $8–$20 per square foot installed, with plain broom-finish driveways at around $6–$8 per square foot.
How much does a 2-car concrete driveway cost?
A 24 × 24 ft driveway is 576 sq ft, so at $8–$20 per sq ft it would cost roughly $4,600–$11,500 installed.
How thick should a concrete driveway be?
4 inches is standard for passenger cars. Use 5–6 inches for heavier vehicles such as trucks and RVs.
How much concrete is in a driveway?
Multiply length × width × thickness in feet and divide by 27 for cubic yards. A 12 × 36 ft driveway at 4 inches needs about 5.3 cubic yards.
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