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Washington driveway estimate

Driveway Cost in Washington (2026)

Paving a driveway in Washington runs roughly 28% 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 Washington

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

$5k – $12k
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
$5k – $12k
Most likely
$7,872
  • 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.
  • Stormwater/impervious-surface rules are common, especially in Puget Sound cities.

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

What drives driveway cost in Washington

Western Washington driveways are designed around water, not frost: the 12-inch frost line is mild, but months of steady rain mean drainage, crowning, and moss management decide how a surface ages. Stormwater rules in Puget Sound cities regulate impervious area, which has made permeable pavers and pervious concrete genuinely mainstream options rather than novelties. Labor runs well above the national average, so surface upgrades pencil differently than in cheap-labor states. East of the Cascades, real freeze-thaw returns.

Estimate your driveway in Washington

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
$4,672–$11,840
Concrete · 4 in
Low $5kMost likely ~$7,872High $12k

$5k – $12k · $13 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
$5k – $12k
Most likely
$7,872
  • 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.
  • Stormwater/impervious-surface rules are common, especially in Puget Sound cities.

Compare materials

Asphalt
$4k – $10k
ConcreteSelected
$5k – $12k
Pavers
$8k – $23k
Gravel
$832 – $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 Washington?
A typical 600 sq ft (20 × 30 ft) two-car concrete driveway in Washington runs about $5k – $12k installed, with labor roughly 28% above the national average.
Is asphalt cheaper than concrete in Washington?
Yes, up front: the same 600 sq ft driveway in asphalt runs about $4k – $10k versus $5k – $12k in concrete — though concrete typically lasts longer with less resealing.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Washington?
Stormwater/impervious-surface rules are common, especially in Puget Sound cities.

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