Concrete Driveway Cost Calculator
A standard concrete driveway runs $5–10 per square foot installed — a 20×50 ft driveway costs $5,000–$10,000. Enter your dimensions below for a detailed materials and labor estimate based on your exact size.
Pro Tips
- →Driveway installation costs $5-10 per square foot
- →Thicker driveways (6 inches) cost more but last longer
- →Decorative finishes add $2-4 per square foot
- →Removal of old driveway adds $2-3 per square foot
- →Base preparation is critical for longevity
Estimated concrete cost (materials + delivery) · For projects over 1 cubic yard, ready-mix is typically more economical and easier to work with.
764 bags × 80lb
16.98 cubic yards + delivery
1000 sq ft × $3.00–$8.00/sq ft
Prices vary by location and time. Contact local suppliers for accurate quotes.
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For general step-by-step instructions, read our complete Driveway Cost and Driveway Thickness.
Driveway Cost by Size and Thickness
Concrete driveway cost depends primarily on square footage and thickness. Residential driveways use 5 inches as the standard — adequate for passenger vehicles. Increase to 6 inches if the driveway regularly sees heavy vehicles like trucks with trailers, RVs, or delivery vehicles.
| Driveway Size | Sq Ft | 5-in Installed | 6-in Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single car (10×20 ft) | 200 | $1,000–$2,000 | $1,200–$2,400 |
| Single car (12×30 ft) | 360 | $1,800–$3,600 | $2,200–$4,300 |
| Two car (20×20 ft) | 400 | $2,000–$4,000 | $2,400–$4,800 |
| Two car (20×50 ft) | 1,000 | $5,000–$10,000 | $6,000–$12,000 |
| Large (24×60 ft) | 1,440 | $7,200–$14,400 | $8,600–$17,300 |
Prices reflect installed cost including site prep, forms, reinforcement, concrete, finishing, and cleanup. Regional labor rates vary significantly — the Southeast runs $4–7/sqft while the Northeast and West Coast run $8–12/sqft.
What Drives Driveway Cost
Demolition: Removing an existing driveway adds $2–4 per square foot. Asphalt removal runs $1–2/sqft; concrete demolition and disposal costs $3–4/sqft.
Reinforcement: Wire mesh adds $0.50–$1.00/sqft. Rebar (#4 bars on 18-inch centers) adds $1.00–$1.50/sqft but significantly increases durability under heavy loads.
Subgrade conditions: Poor soil or high water tables require additional base preparation. Budget $1–3/sqft extra for soft or clay soils — skipping this is the most common cause of driveway failure.
Decorative finishes: Standard broom finish is included in base pricing. Stamped concrete adds $8–18/sqft. Exposed aggregate adds $3–6/sqft. Integral color adds $2–4/sqft.
Materials vs. Labor Breakdown
For a typical 20×50 ft driveway at 5 inches thick (15.4 cubic yards of concrete):
| Cost Component | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Concrete (15 cu yd at $150/yd) | $2,250 |
| Base gravel and prep | $800–$1,200 |
| Forms and reinforcement | $400–$600 |
| Labor (pour and finish) | $1,500–$3,000 |
| Total installed | $5,000–$7,500 |
Labor represents 45–60% of total cost. A crew of 3–4 can pour and finish a standard two-car driveway in one day, but that's 12–24 total labor hours at $40–$70/hour.
For the full driveway design and thickness guide, see Driveway Thickness Guide. To calculate material volume only, use our Concrete Driveway Calculator.