In short: a new asphalt driveway in Orlando typically costs $7–$13 per square foot installed, as an estimate, which puts most homes at roughly $4,200–$13,000. Tear-out of an old driveway and extra base work add to that.
What goes into a driveway that lasts
A driveway is only as good as what is under it. Central Florida's sandy soil moves when it gets wet, and roots from oaks and palms push up through thin bases. We dig out soft and root-filled spots, bring in limerock base, grade it so water runs to the street or the lawn instead of the garage, and compact it before any asphalt goes down.
- Tear-out of old asphalt, concrete or gravel, hauled away.
- Base: limerock graded to drain and compacted in lifts.
- Asphalt: hot-mix laid and rolled, typically 1.5–2 inches compacted on a residential drive.
- Edges and transitions cut clean at the garage, the sidewalk and the street apron.
Permits at the street
Inside Orlando city limits, any work on the driveway apron, curb cut or anything else in the public right-of-way needs a City of Orlando engineering permit, and residential driveways have width limits. Outside the city, Orange County handles right-of-way permits. We check which applies to your address and file the paperwork before we pave.
Driveway price guide
| Job | Estimated price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New asphalt driveway | $7–$13 / sq ft | Includes base prep on a normal site |
| Typical residential driveway | $4,200–$13,000 | Size and tear-out drive it |
| Overlay on a sound driveway | $3–$7 / sq ft | When the base is good |
| Sealcoat, after curing | $0.15–$0.30 / sq ft | Every 2–3 years |
These prices are estimates. We measure the driveway and check the base before we price it. Long rural drives, steep grades and heavy root removal cost more.
Extensions, pads and long drives
Widening a single-car drive, adding a parking pad beside the garage or paving an RV or boat pad follows the same rules: a proper base and a clean tie-in to the existing asphalt so the seam doesn't crack. On long private drives, asphalt is usually the most economical surface per foot.
Asphalt driveways questions
How long does a new asphalt driveway take?
Most residential driveways are paved in a day once the base is ready. Tear-out and base work can add a day or two.
When can I park on it?
Keep cars off for a few days, longer in summer heat, and avoid turning wheels in place for the first weeks while the asphalt hardens.
Can you pave over my old concrete driveway?
Sometimes, if the concrete is stable and the height works at the garage and street. Often a tear-out gives a better result, and we will tell you which on site.
Last reviewed October 8, 2026.