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FREE MATERIAL ESTIMATOR

Asphalt Cost Calculator

Build a material-only asphalt budget that separates tonnage, delivery, and other fixed fees.

Project measurements

Include quoted fee components

Add delivery and known fixed charges; request taxes, minimum-load fees, labor, permits, and base work separately.

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Asphalt Driveway Calculator

How the calculation works

We use 145.2 lb/ft³ FHWA planning value.

Formula: rounded asphalt tons × local price per ton + delivery + fixed fees

Worked example

At $120 per ton, a 4.0-ton order plus $85 delivery and $25 fees totals $590.

Price the compacted quantity

Enter finished paving dimensions and the supplier's current per-ton quote for the specified mix.

What the estimate includes

The total combines rounded material tons, price per ton, delivery, and optional fixed fees. It excludes labor, base preparation, permits, taxes, demolition, and drainage work.

Frequently asked questions

What costs are included?

The estimate includes calculated material, entered delivery, and entered fixed fees only.

Why use rounded tons for price?

Suppliers bill purchasable quantities rather than an unrounded mathematical weight.

Sources and assumptions

FHWA hot-mix unit weight supports tonnage; prices and fees must come from local quotes.

Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Read the methodology and sources.