Asphalt driveway cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $7,650
- Per sq ft
- $5.15 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an asphalt driveway in the Atlantic City area: $3,150 to $7,650 for 600 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 3% higher than the US figure. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $22.71 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 11% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$4,500 to $6,300
About $7.35 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,800 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $150 |
| Total | $4,500 | $6,300 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $2,950 | $3,950 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,300 | $3,500 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,400 | $7,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlantic City 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, Atlantic City wages are 1.09 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (41% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlantic City is at 99.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,950 nationally becomes $2,950 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.9: $50 to $200.
Related projects, priced for Atlantic City
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlantic City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+15%) and concrete slab lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,950 | +9% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +15% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +6% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +7% |
Who does the work: Atlantic City trade wages
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 Atlantic City the blend is 1.09.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.71 an hour, 11% below the US median of $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $20.54 and $26.35 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $26.50 an hour, which is 17% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 67.6 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 $36.65 an hour, 27% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.46 and $59.01 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 19.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlantic City-Hammonton has 168,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 139th 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% | $20.54 | $22.71 | $26.35 | $25.64 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.46 | $36.65 | $59.01 | $28.78 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Why two Atlantic City quotes can differ
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.
Is Atlantic City cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Atlantic City. Dover is the lowest at about $5,000 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $3,150 – $7,650 | $5,400 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | +7% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −8% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,300 | −2% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +4% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −1% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +10% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlantic City ranks #90 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlantic City is 9% below the New Jersey figure.
Elsewhere in New Jersey
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +4% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −2% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $2,750 – $6,550 | $4,650 | −14% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,850 | −11% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $3,300 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: asphalt driveway pricing in Atlantic City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlantic City. 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
$3,150 to $4,950
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,500 to $6,300
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,850 to $7,650
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,600 | $2,450 – $3,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,100 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,250 | $3,950 – $5,200 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $4,950 | $4,500 – $6,300 | $5,850 – $7,650 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $5,200 – $8,200 | $7,450 – $10,400 | $9,650 – $12,700 |
The best months for asphalt driveway in Atlantic City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Atlantic City (in the city). 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 Atlantic City are March through December: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and February have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January and February the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 56 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Atlantic City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.04 for Atlantic City, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.09) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $630 – $1,250 |
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Asphalt driveway in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Atlantic City?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $7,650 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $6,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Atlantic City?
About $5.15 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,800, which is 7% more than Atlantic City ($5,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $5,400. Materials are 55% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Atlantic City?
$3,150 to $7,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Atlantic City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $200 for fees in the Atlantic City area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 9% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $22.71 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.54 to $26.35.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Atlantic City?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $4,950 and premium work $5,850 to $7,650. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. May and June 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 Atlantic City?
$630 to $1,250 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Atlantic City
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.