Typical asphalt costs in California
| Item | CA typical range |
|---|---|
| Hot-mix asphalt, per ton (material) | $113–$225 |
| Installed driveway, per ft² | $5.63–$13.51 |
| 1-car driveway 50 × 12 ft (600 ft²), installed | $3,377–$8,106 |
| 2-car driveway 24 × 24 ft (576 ft²), installed | $3,242–$7,782 |
| Asphalt for 600 ft² at 3 in (≈10.9 t), material only | $1,227–$2,454 |
| Sealcoating, per ft² | $1.13–$2.25 |
| Sealcoating a 600 ft² driveway | $675–$1,351 |
California vs. neighboring states
| State | Typical per ton | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $97–$194 | −3.0% |
| Arizona | $101–$202 | +1.1% |
| Oregon | $105–$209 | +4.7% |
| California | $113–$225 | +12.6% |
The lowest typical prices among California and its neighbors are in Nevada. If you live near the state line, a supplier across the border may be worth a quote — but delivery distance usually decides the final price.
What affects the price
Asphalt prices follow crude-oil prices because the binder is a petroleum product. Small residential jobs cost more per square foot because crews and equipment have a fixed mobilization cost.
The numbers on this page are estimates for planning. They take a national 2026 price range and scale it by California's overall price level (112.6 against a U.S. average of 100). Prices within the state can differ a lot between a metro area and a rural county.
Sources
- U.S. price range: Inch Calculator — Asphalt Driveway Cost Guide, July 18, 2023.
- State price level: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State (Table SARPP), 2023 — as published in the Hawaii State Data Book, table 14.02.
- How we combine them: methodology.