Asphalt for a 24 × 24 Driveway
A 24 × 24 ft roomy two-car driveway is 576 sq ft. It needs about 7.3 tons of asphalt at 2 inches, 11.0 tons at 3 inches or 14.6 tons at 4 inches, including 5% for waste. A new driveway this size typically costs $2,258–$3,600 installed.
A 24 × 24 ft driveway is a common two-car size that leaves room to open doors and walk between cars. It matches the standard double garage door width plus some margin.
| Thickness | Tons | Cubic yards | 15-ton trucks | Material at $121/t |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | 7.3 | 3.73 | 1 | $884 |
| 3 in | 11.0 | 5.60 | 1 | $1,326 |
| 4 in | 14.6 | 7.47 | 1 | $1,769 |
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Cost of a 24 × 24 asphalt driveway
| Job | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|
| New driveway (incl. base work) | $2,258–$3,600 |
| Resurface existing asphalt | $1,152–$2,880 |
| Professional sealcoating | $98–$138 |
Ranges are 576 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: 10.0 tons for 4 inches, 14.9 tons for 6 inches.
- Sealer: about 16.5 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 15.0 tons for a 4-inch compacted layer. See the millings calculator.
Notes for a 24 × 24 driveway
- At 576 sq ft, a 3" driveway needs about 11 tons of asphalt including waste, a comfortable single truckload.
- Square driveways usually need a crown or a single slope of about 1–2% so water does not sit in the middle.
- If you also want a walkway to the front door, measure it as a separate area so it is not left out of the order.
Frequently asked questions
How many tons of asphalt for a 24x24 driveway?
A 24 × 24 ft driveway is 576 sq ft. Including 5% for waste, it takes about 7.3 tons of asphalt at 2 inches thick, 11.0 tons at 3 inches and 14.6 tons at 4 inches (145 lb/ft³).
How much does a 24x24 asphalt driveway cost?
At typical 2026 prices of $3.92–$6.25 per sq ft, a new 24 × 24 ft asphalt driveway costs about $2,258–$3,600 installed. Resurfacing a sound existing driveway runs about $1,152–$2,880.
How many cubic yards of asphalt for a 24x24 driveway?
About 3.73 cubic yards at 2 inches, 5.60 at 3 inches and 7.47 at 4 inches, including 5% waste.
How much gravel goes under a 24x24 driveway?
A 4-inch compacted gravel base is about 7.1 cubic yards (10.0 tons); a 6-inch base is about 10.7 cubic yards (14.9 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))