Asphalt for a 12 × 50 Driveway
A 12 × 50 ft long single-lane driveway is 600 sq ft. It needs about 7.6 tons of asphalt at 2 inches, 11.4 tons at 3 inches or 15.2 tons at 4 inches, including 5% for waste. A new driveway this size typically costs $2,352–$3,750 installed.
A 12 × 50 ft lane fits two cars parked end to end, a common layout on narrow suburban lots and older homes with detached garages at the back.
| Thickness | Tons | Cubic yards | 15-ton trucks | Material at $121/t |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 7.6 | 3.89 | 1 | $921 |
| 3 in | 11.4 | 5.83 | 1 | $1,382 |
| 4 in | 15.2 | 7.78 | 2 | $1,842 |
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Cost of a 12 × 50 asphalt driveway
| Job | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|
| New driveway (incl. base work) | $2,352–$3,750 |
| Resurface existing asphalt | $1,200–$3,000 |
| Professional sealcoating | $102–$144 |
Ranges are 600 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: 10.4 tons for 4 inches, 15.6 tons for 6 inches.
- Sealer: about 17.1 gallons (4 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 15.6 tons for a 4-inch compacted layer. See the millings calculator.
Notes for a 12 × 50 driveway
- Long, narrow driveways need a slight cross-slope or crown so water runs off the side instead of pooling down the middle.
- At 600 sq ft, a new 3" driveway is roughly one full truck; a 4" driveway needs a second load.
- If the far end turns toward a rear garage, add the turn as a second area in the main calculator rather than guessing.
Frequently asked questions
How many tons of asphalt for a 12x50 driveway?
A 12 × 50 ft driveway is 600 sq ft. Including 5% for waste, it takes about 7.6 tons of asphalt at 2 inches thick, 11.4 tons at 3 inches and 15.2 tons at 4 inches (145 lb/ft³).
How much does a 12x50 asphalt driveway cost?
At typical 2026 prices of $3.92–$6.25 per sq ft, a new 12 × 50 ft asphalt driveway costs about $2,352–$3,750 installed. Resurfacing a sound existing driveway runs about $1,200–$3,000.
How many cubic yards of asphalt for a 12x50 driveway?
About 3.89 cubic yards at 2 inches, 5.83 at 3 inches and 7.78 at 4 inches, including 5% waste.
How much gravel goes under a 12x50 driveway?
A 4-inch compacted gravel base is about 7.4 cubic yards (10.4 tons); a 6-inch base is about 11.1 cubic yards (15.6 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))