Typical asphalt costs in Delaware
| Item | DE typical range |
|---|---|
| Hot-mix asphalt, per ton (material) | $99–$199 |
| Installed driveway, per ft² | $4.96–$11.91 |
| 1-car driveway 50 × 12 ft (600 ft²), installed | $2,978–$7,146 |
| 2-car driveway 24 × 24 ft (576 ft²), installed | $2,858–$6,860 |
| Asphalt for 600 ft² at 3 in (≈10.9 t), material only | $1,082–$2,164 |
| Sealcoating, per ft² | $0.99–$1.99 |
| Sealcoating a 600 ft² driveway | $596–$1,191 |
Delaware vs. neighboring states
| State | Typical per ton | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $98–$195 | −2.5% |
| Delaware | $99–$199 | −0.7% |
| Maryland | $104–$208 | +4.0% |
| New Jersey | $109–$218 | +8.9% |
The lowest typical prices among Delaware and its neighbors are in Pennsylvania. 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 Delaware's overall price level (99.3 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.