Driveway Cost Calculator (Metric)
Pick your driveway material and an installed price per square metre to estimate the total cost.
What your result means
Total cost is the area times your installed price per square metre. The material dropdown labels the estimate; enter that material's price in the cost field. Get three quotes either way.
How to use this calculator
- Measure driveway dimensions in metres.
- Select material (concrete, asphalt, gravel, paver).
- Enter cost per square metre from local quotes.
- Read area and total cost.
The formula
Driveway area is length times width in metres. Multiply by the installed price per square metre for your chosen material.
Worked example
A 12 by 4 m concrete driveway at $90 a square metre installed is 48 m², so the job runs $4,320.00.
Driveway cost by material (installed, per m²)
| Material | Relative cost | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel | lowest | high upkeep |
| Asphalt | low–mid | 15 – 25 yrs |
| Concrete | mid | 30 – 50 yrs |
| Pavers | highest | 30 – 50 yrs |
Tips & gotchas
- Gravel is cheapest upfront but needs the most upkeep.
- Asphalt is mid-priced and lasts 15 to 25 years.
- Concrete costs more but lasts 30 to 50 years.
- Pavers are the priciest, but you can pull and replace individual units.
- Always get three quotes.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest driveway material?
Gravel, then asphalt, then concrete, with pavers the priciest. Enter your local per-square-metre rate above.
Which driveway lasts longest?
Concrete and pavers tie at 30 to 50-plus years.
Can I install a gravel driveway myself?
Yes. Gravel is the one driveway material that's genuinely DIY-friendly.
Do I need a permit for a driveway?
Usually, if it connects to a public road. Check your local ordinances.
How is the total calculated?
Driveway area in square metres times your installed price per square metre.
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