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Driveway Cost in Georgia (2026)

Paving a driveway in Georgia runs roughly 8% below the national average on installed labor, which we apply to the per-square-foot rate for every material. Last updated July 6, 2026.

A typical two-car concrete driveway in Georgia

600 sq ft (20 × 30 ft), 4 in broom-finish slab, flat lot, new build — a clean baseline before you customize.

$3k – $9k
Confidencehigh

Material takeoff

Concrete (with waste)
8 yd³
Form boards
100 lf
Gravel base course
10 tons

Cost breakdown

concrete surface (installed)
$4k – $9k
Permit allowance
$50 – $250
Total
$3k – $9k
Most likely
$5,658
  • Rate assumes a 4 in concrete section on a standard base; your 4 in depth scales the material share.
  • Contractors typically cut control joints every 8–12 ft on concrete, depending on slab shape and local practice.
  • County right-of-way permits apply to aprons; HOA paving standards are common in metro Atlanta.

Where these numbers come from: installed-price surveys + regional references, updated July 6, 2026 — see our methodology.

What drives driveway cost in Georgia

Georgia's red clay is the driveway variable: it drains poorly, pumps under load when wet, and makes the compacted stone base — not the surface — the part worth paying for. Concrete dominates residential drives as it does across the South; frost design is a non-issue at a 5-inch frost line, and salt damage is rare. Labor runs below the national average, keeping broom-finish concrete affordable. In metro Atlanta, HOA paving standards and county right-of-way permits are the paperwork to expect.

Estimate your driveway in Georgia

Driveway details

Street to garage, in feet.

A two-car drive is ~20 ft.

Thicker sections cost more but carry more load.

Anything but a new build adds removal and disposal.

Estimated total
$3,358–$8,510
Concrete · 4 in
Low $3kMost likely ~$5,658High $9k

$3k – $9k · $9 per square foot (/sq ft)

Confidencehigh

Material takeoff

Concrete (with waste)
8 yd³
Form boards
100 lf
Gravel base course
10 tons

Cost breakdown

concrete surface (installed)
$4k – $9k
Permit allowance
$50 – $250
Total
$3k – $9k
Most likely
$5,658
  • Rate assumes a 4 in concrete section on a standard base; your 4 in depth scales the material share.
  • Contractors typically cut control joints every 8–12 ft on concrete, depending on slab shape and local practice.
  • County right-of-way permits apply to aprons; HOA paving standards are common in metro Atlanta.

Compare materials

Asphalt
$3k – $7k
ConcreteSelected
$3k – $9k
Pavers
$6k – $17k
Gravel
$598 – $2k

Each material at its typical depth, same size, site, and state.

iBallpark estimate for planning, not a bid. Assumes a rectangular pad on a standard base; soft soils, drainage work, and curb-cut/apron rules are the usual extras. Get 3 local quotes before signing.

Data: U.S. EIA · OpenEI URDB · Google Solar · NREL PVWatts · DSIRE · IRS · ENERGY STAR · industry surveys — see all sources

Frequently asked questions

How much does a driveway cost in Georgia?
A typical 600 sq ft (20 × 30 ft) two-car concrete driveway in Georgia runs about $3k – $9k installed, with labor roughly 8% below the national average.
Is asphalt cheaper than concrete in Georgia?
Yes, up front: the same 600 sq ft driveway in asphalt runs about $3k – $7k versus $3k – $9k in concrete — though concrete typically lasts longer with less resealing.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Georgia?
County right-of-way permits apply to aprons; HOA paving standards are common in metro Atlanta.

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