Average Cost of an Asphalt Driveway in 2011

Asphalt is one of the most cost-efficient materials used to pave driveways with. The average cost of having an asphalt driveway paved in 2011 is $4 per square foot. The cost varies depending on the type of asphalt used, labor and how deep it is installed. Usually asphalt is installed at a 2 inch depth. The cost will also cover tearing out the old asphalt. Although asphalt is cheaper than cement, it may prove a bit expensive to use because the work involved in having an asphalt driveway paved is difficult.