Concrete driveway cost estimator
This concrete driveway cost estimator draws your slab, lays out the joints and shows the concrete and the price. Change any number to see it update.
How the estimator works
It multiplies your length and width to get the area, then applies a Pittsburgh price per square foot for the finish you choose. Prices include removing an old concrete or asphalt surface. A gravel driveway costs a little less, as there's less to take away, and tight or steep sites cost more.
The cubic yards are worked out at 5 inches thick, with 5 percent added for waste. The plan shows a joint about every 10 feet down the slab, and a long joint on wider driveways, so that panels stay close to square. That's the layout we'd start from, though the real one depends on the shape of your site.
What it can't see
The range is for planning only. It can't see soft ground, drainage, retaining walls, curb work or permits, and any of these can change the price. Our concrete driveway cost guide explains what moves the total, and a free site visit gets you a firm number in writing.
Common questions
How much concrete do I need?
Multiply length by width by thickness in feet, divide by 27, and add 5 percent. The estimator above does this at 5 inches thick.
How many yards of concrete do I need?
A 12 by 40 foot driveway at 5 inches takes about 8 cubic yards, with a little extra for waste.
How to calculate yards of concrete needed?
Work out cubic feet by multiplying length, width and depth in feet. Then divide by 27.
How to measure yards of concrete?
Measure the slab in feet, convert the thickness to feet and divide the volume by 27.
How many cubic yards of concrete do I need?
At 5 inches thick, one cubic yard covers about 65 square feet. Divide your area by 65.