Asphalt driveway cost in Vineland, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,350 – $8,300
- Per sq ft
- $5.45 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #55
- 1 = most expensive
Vineland homeowners pay roughly $3,350 to $8,300 to pave a driveway at 600 sq ft, or $5.45 to $13.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Vineland is 11% higher. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $23.20 an hour in the Vineland area, 10% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Vineland, NJ, standard level
$4,800 to $6,800
About $7.90 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,800 | $6,800 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Vineland, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,000 | $2,950 | $3,950 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,700 | $4,150 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $3,350 | $5,800 | $8,300 | 100% |
Where the Vineland price comes from
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, Vineland wages are 1.28 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (41% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Vineland metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $2,950, compared with $2,950 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.0) and land at $50 to $190.
Asphalt driveway: what moves the price in Vineland
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.
When to schedule asphalt driveway in Vineland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Millville Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Vineland (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 108 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Vineland gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and August (4.6 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 22 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 25 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 50 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 78 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 35 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 28 | 4.0 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Vineland
Because every project leans on different trades, Vineland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +31% and concrete slab +12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,300 – $11,200 | +21% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,200 – $12,800 | +26% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,800 – $6,900 | +27% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $780 – $2,750 | +31% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,800 | +12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,400 – $4,650 | +15% |
Vineland against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
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 $5,000 to $5,800 across Vineland and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJthis page | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | |
| Atlantic City, NJ20 miles | $3,150 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −7% |
| Dover, DE25 miles | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −14% |
| Philadelphia, PA40 miles | $3,050 – $7,500 | $5,300 | −9% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Baltimore, MD75 miles | $3,150 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −7% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Vineland comes in at #55 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $7,650; the cheapest is Fort Smith, AR at $4,450 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Vineland is 2% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −3% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $3,150 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Vineland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vineland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $2,950 – $7,150 | $5,050 | −13% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $2,700 – $6,400 | $4,550 | −22% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $2,900 – $7,050 | $5,000 | −14% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | −11% |
Extras that change the Vineland total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Vineland by the average of the local wage index (1.28) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.14. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $680 – $1,350 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Vineland is 1.28 times the national level.
For paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.20 an hour, which is 10% below the national $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $19.04 and $26.52 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 6.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $40.23 an hour, 78% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $46.68 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 70.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 30%) the local median is $36.89 an hour, which is 28% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.24 and $58.94 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 28.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($19.04) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 1.9% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 62,300 jobs in the Vineland area. That makes it the 279th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $19.04 | $23.20 | $26.52 | $25.64 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.01 | $40.23 | $46.68 | $22.66 | 1.78 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $28.24 | $36.89 | $58.94 | $28.78 | 1.28 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
Vineland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Vineland wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,350 to $5,300
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,800 to $6,800
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$6,300 to $8,300
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,350 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,800 | $2,600 – $3,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,250 – $3,600 | $3,250 – $4,600 | $4,250 – $5,600 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,800 | $6,300 – $8,300 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $5,500 – $8,800 | $7,950 – $11,200 | $10,400 – $13,700 |
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Asphalt driveway in Vineland: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Vineland?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,350 to $8,300 in the Vineland area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,800 to $6,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Vineland?
About $5.45 to $13.50 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 Vineland or Atlantic City?
Atlantic City is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,400, which is 7% less than Vineland ($5,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vineland?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $5,800. Materials are 51% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Vineland?
$3,350 to $8,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Vineland?
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 Vineland area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vineland expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Vineland is 2% 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 Vineland?
The BLS median is $23.20 an hour in the Vineland area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.04 to $26.52.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Vineland?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,350 to $5,300 and premium work $6,300 to $8,300. 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 Vineland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. May and September 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 Vineland?
$680 to $1,350 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Vineland
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.