Typical asphalt costs in Massachusetts
| Item | MA typical range |
|---|---|
| Hot-mix asphalt, per ton (material) | $108–$216 |
| Installed driveway, per ft² | $5.41–$12.99 |
| 1-car driveway 50 × 12 ft (600 ft²), installed | $3,247–$7,793 |
| 2-car driveway 24 × 24 ft (576 ft²), installed | $3,117–$7,481 |
| Asphalt for 600 ft² at 3 in (≈10.9 t), material only | $1,180–$2,360 |
| Sealcoating, per ft² | $1.08–$2.16 |
| Sealcoating a 600 ft² driveway | $649–$1,299 |
Massachusetts vs. neighboring states
| State | Typical per ton | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $97–$193 | −3.4% |
| Rhode Island | $101–$203 | +1.4% |
| Connecticut | $104–$207 | +3.7% |
| New Hampshire | $105–$211 | +5.3% |
| New York | $108–$215 | +7.6% |
| Massachusetts | $108–$216 | +8.2% |
The lowest typical prices among Massachusetts and its neighbors are in Vermont. 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 Massachusetts's overall price level (108.2 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.