Asphalt driveway cost in Savannah, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $2,800 – $6,650
- Per sq ft
- $4.55 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #264
- 1 = most expensive
An asphalt driveway in Savannah, GA usually costs $2,800 to $6,650 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $4.55 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $520 less. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $21.05 an hour in the Savannah area, 18% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Savannah, GA, standard level
$3,950 to $5,500
About $6.40 to $8.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,500 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,850 | $3,800 | 61% |
| Labor | $830 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 3% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,700 | $6,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Savannah number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators at 40%, construction laborers at 30%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 30%. Weighted together, Savannah wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (41% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Savannah is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,950 nationally becomes $2,850 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.2: $50 to $190.
Savannah weather and the asphalt driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Savannah Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Savannah are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Savannah gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 81 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 6.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 73 | 5.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 48 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
Is Savannah cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 600 sq ft range from $4,700 to $4,900 across Savannah and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,700 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $2,850 – $6,900 | $4,900 | +4% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | +3% |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,800 | +2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,850 | +3% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Savannah ranks #264 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Savannah is 3% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $2,900 – $6,950 | $4,950 | +5% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $2,800 – $6,600 | $4,700 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,700 | level |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +13% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $3,650 – $9,100 | $6,350 | +35% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $3,550 – $8,900 | $6,200 | +32% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $2,750 – $6,500 | $4,600 | −2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Savannah bid
Hot-mix price
Hot-mix asphalt is $100-$200 per ton delivered and moves with oil prices (PaveGauge).
Sealcoating
Sealing is $1-$2 per sq ft and is a maintenance cost, not part of the install.
New versus overlay
Resurfacing an existing driveway runs $3-$7 per sq ft; a full new driveway runs $5-$12+ (HomeGuide). Tearing out and replacing one is higher still.
Cost by quality level and size in Savannah
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Savannah. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft.
Basic
$2,800 to $4,300
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$3,950 to $5,500
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,100 to $6,650
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,150 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,750 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,850 – $2,900 | $2,650 – $3,700 | $3,450 – $4,500 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $4,300 | $3,950 – $5,500 | $5,100 – $6,650 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $4,600 – $7,150 | $6,500 – $9,050 | $8,400 – $10,900 |
What local crews earn in Savannah
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Savannah the blend is 0.81.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.05 an hour, 18% below the US median of $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $17.92 and $23.66 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 4.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $18.12 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.71 and $21.63 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 61.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.47 an hour, 18% below the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $21.61 and $29.15 an hour. About 720 work in the metro. That is 36.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Savannah has 198,360 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 116th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $17.92 | $21.05 | $23.66 | $25.64 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $14.71 | $18.12 | $21.63 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $21.61 | $23.47 | $29.15 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Extras that change the Savannah total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Savannah, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.81) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $530 – $1,050 |
What nearby projects cost in Savannah
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Savannah wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (−11%) and concrete driveway lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
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Asphalt driveway in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Savannah?
For 600 sq ft, expect $2,800 to $6,650 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $5,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Savannah?
About $4.55 to $10.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $4,900, which is 4% more than Savannah ($4,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $1,750 out of $4,700. Materials are 61% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Savannah?
$2,800 to $6,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Savannah?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $190 for fees in the Savannah area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 3% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($4,850 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Savannah?
The BLS median is $21.05 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.92 to $23.66.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Savannah?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,300 and premium work $5,100 to $6,650. Basic means: new topcoat over a sound base, flat lot. Premium means: full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth.
+When is the best time to pave a driveway in Savannah?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add a sealcoat" add in Savannah?
$530 to $1,050 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Savannah
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Paving an Asphalt Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- PaveGauge: Asphalt Driveway Cost (2026): Price by Size (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = hot-mix asphalt ($2.30-$3.60/sq ft at 3 in) plus aggregate base ($1-$3/sq ft) from PaveGauge's component table.