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Virginia driveway estimate

Driveway Cost in Virginia (2026)

Paving a driveway in Virginia runs roughly 8% above 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 Virginia

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

$4k – $10k
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
$4k – $10k
Most likely
$6,642
  • 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.
  • VDOT entrance permits apply on state roads; county rules vary.

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

What drives driveway cost in Virginia

Virginia sits in the transition zone where asphalt and concrete trade the lead — freeze-thaw is real but moderate at an 18-inch frost line, so both surfaces perform well over a decent base. Northern Virginia pricing runs well above the rural south, and the statewide labor figure blends the two. Red-clay subgrades in the Piedmont reward compacted stone under the slab. On state-maintained roads — most of Virginia's secondary network — the VDOT entrance permit is part of the job.

Estimate your driveway in Virginia

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
$3,942–$9,990
Concrete · 4 in
Low $4kMost likely ~$6,642High $10k

$4k – $10k · $11 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
$4k – $10k
Most likely
$6,642
  • 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.
  • VDOT entrance permits apply on state roads; county rules vary.

Compare materials

Asphalt
$3k – $8k
ConcreteSelected
$4k – $10k
Pavers
$7k – $20k
Gravel
$702 – $3k

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 Virginia?
A typical 600 sq ft (20 × 30 ft) two-car concrete driveway in Virginia runs about $4k – $10k installed, with labor roughly 8% above the national average.
Is asphalt cheaper than concrete in Virginia?
Yes, up front: the same 600 sq ft driveway in asphalt runs about $3k – $8k versus $4k – $10k in concrete — though concrete typically lasts longer with less resealing.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Virginia?
VDOT entrance permits apply on state roads; county rules vary.

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