Asphalt for a 10 × 20 Driveway
A 10 × 20 ft single-car parking pad is 200 sq ft. It needs about 2.5 tons of asphalt at 2 inches, 3.8 tons at 3 inches or 5.1 tons at 4 inches, including 5% for waste. A new driveway this size typically costs $784–$1,250 installed.
A 10 × 20 ft pad holds one car or a small boat trailer. It is the smallest job most paving crews will quote, and many charge a minimum fee that makes the per-square-foot price higher than on a full driveway.
| Thickness | Tons | Cubic yards | 15-ton trucks | Material at $121/t |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 2.5 | 1.30 | 1 | $307 |
| 3 in | 3.8 | 1.94 | 1 | $461 |
| 4 in | 5.1 | 2.59 | 1 | $614 |
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Cost of a 10 × 20 asphalt driveway
| Job | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|
| New driveway (incl. base work) | $784–$1,250 |
| Resurface existing asphalt | $400–$1,000 |
| Professional sealcoating | $34–$48 |
Ranges are 200 sq ft × typical prices per square foot ($3.92–$6.25 new, $2–$5 resurfacing; LawnStarter, 2026). For a figure with your own prices and base depth, use the asphalt driveway cost calculator.
Other materials for this size
- Gravel base: 3.5 tons for 4 inches, 5.2 tons for 6 inches.
- Sealer: about 5.7 gallons (2 pails of 4.75 gal) for two coats at 70 sq ft per gallon per coat. See the sealer calculator.
- Millings instead of hot mix: about 5.2 tons for a 4-inch compacted layer. See the millings calculator.
Notes for a 10 × 20 driveway
- At 200 sq ft, even a 3" layer fits well under one truck, so ask whether the crew can share a load with a nearby job.
- A pad this small is often hand-raked and rolled with a small roller; tight spots near a garage slab may need a plate compactor.
- If the pad sits next to a lawn, plan an edge: asphalt crumbles at unsupported edges, so a tapered or haunched edge helps.
Frequently asked questions
How many tons of asphalt for a 10x20 driveway?
A 10 × 20 ft driveway is 200 sq ft. Including 5% for waste, it takes about 2.5 tons of asphalt at 2 inches thick, 3.8 tons at 3 inches and 5.1 tons at 4 inches (145 lb/ft³).
How much does a 10x20 asphalt driveway cost?
At typical 2026 prices of $3.92–$6.25 per sq ft, a new 10 × 20 ft asphalt driveway costs about $784–$1,250 installed. Resurfacing a sound existing driveway runs about $400–$1,000.
How many cubic yards of asphalt for a 10x20 driveway?
About 1.30 cubic yards at 2 inches, 1.94 at 3 inches and 2.59 at 4 inches, including 5% waste.
How much gravel goes under a 10x20 driveway?
A 4-inch compacted gravel base is about 2.5 cubic yards (3.5 tons); a 6-inch base is about 3.7 cubic yards (5.2 tons), at 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
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Sources
- LawnStarter: How much does an asphalt driveway cost? (Oct 19, 2026)
- LawnStarter: Cost to resurface an asphalt driveway (2026 edition (no day shown))