EXTERIOR
Concrete Driveway Cost: Per Square Foot in 2026
Estimate concrete driveway cost per square foot — with the free concrete calculator.
Concrete is the premium driveway — 30+ years of life, zero maintenance and real curb appeal. But the per-foot cost varies by finish. Here's the real 2026 number.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
A standard concrete driveway runs $6–$12 per sq ft in 2026 (4-inch broom finish). Stamped runs $10–$21. A 600 sq ft two-car driveway runs $4,200–$7,200 standard, $6,000–$12,600 stamped.
What it costs
Standard 4-inch broom finish runs $6–$12 per sq ft installed. Stamped concrete adds $8–$18 per sq ft. Exposed aggregate runs $8–$14. Colored concrete runs $6–$12. Labor runs $3–$8 per sq ft.
- Standard broom finish: $6–$12 per sq ft
- Stamped: $10–$21 per sq ft
- Exposed aggregate: $8–$14 per sq ft
- 600 sq ft standard: $4,200–$7,200
Concrete vs asphalt
Concrete runs $6–$12 per sq ft and lasts 30+ years. Asphalt runs $7–$13 and lasts 15–20 with maintenance. Concrete wins on lifespan and looks; asphalt wins on upfront cost and cold-climate flexibility.
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