Asphalt driveway cost in Binghamton, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,050 – $7,450
- Per sq ft
- $5 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #129
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an asphalt driveway in the Binghamton area: $3,050 to $7,450 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 lands close to the US figure. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Binghamton area, 2% below the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Binghamton, NY, standard level
$4,350 to $6,100
About $7.15 to $9.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,550 | $3,350 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $140 |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,100 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Binghamton, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $2,950 | $3,950 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,150 | $3,300 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,250 | $7,450 | 100% |
Why Binghamton prices look the way they do
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, Binghamton wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (41% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Binghamton is at 99.7 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 92.9: $45 to $190.
Asphalt driveway: what moves the price in Binghamton
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.
Add-ons priced for Binghamton
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.01 for Binghamton, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $600 – $1,200 |
What nearby projects cost in Binghamton
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Binghamton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+8%) and gravel driveway lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,650 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | +8% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $640 – $2,250 | +7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +3% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | +3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: asphalt driveway pricing in Binghamton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Binghamton. 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
$3,050 to $4,800
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,350 to $6,100
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,700 to $7,450
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,250 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,050 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,150 | $3,850 – $5,000 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $4,800 | $4,350 – $6,100 | $5,700 – $7,450 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $5,050 – $7,950 | $7,250 – $10,100 | $9,400 – $12,300 |
Who does the work: Binghamton 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 Binghamton the blend is 1.02.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071), 40% of the weighting: a median of $25.00 an hour, in line with the US median of $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $28.78 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 7.2 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 $24.40 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.53 and $35.23 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 67.0 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 $29.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.48 and $46.62 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 34.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Binghamton has 97,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 207th 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% | $21.67 | $25.00 | $28.78 | $25.64 | 0.98 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.53 | $24.40 | $35.23 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $23.48 | $29.33 | $46.62 | $28.78 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Binghamton against nearby metros and the rest of New York
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 $5,250 to $5,500 across Binghamton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | |
| Scranton, PA60 miles | $3,100 – $7,500 | $5,300 | +1% |
| Syracuse, NY60 miles | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +2% |
| Kingston, NY90 miles | $3,200 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +5% |
| Utica, NY90 miles | $3,150 – $7,650 | $5,400 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA100 miles | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,350 | +2% |
| New York (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +13% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Binghamton ranks #129 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Binghamton is 12% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $3,600 – $8,900 | $6,250 | +19% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | +4% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +7% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $3,400 – $8,250 | $5,850 | +11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Binghamton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,850 – $6,800 | $4,800 | −8% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $3,300 – $8,050 | $5,700 | +8% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −10% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $2,750 – $6,600 | $4,700 | −11% |
The best months for asphalt driveway in Binghamton
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Binghamton (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 Binghamton are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, November 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 142 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Binghamton gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 87 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 30 | 16 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 55 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 58 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 51 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 57 | 41 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 31 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 34 | 22 | 3.1 | Cold |
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Asphalt driveway in Binghamton: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Binghamton?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,050 to $7,450 in the Binghamton area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,350 to $6,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Binghamton?
About $5 to $12 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Binghamton or Scranton?
Scranton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,300, which is 1% more than Binghamton ($5,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Binghamton?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,250. Materials are 56% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Binghamton?
$3,050 to $7,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Binghamton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $190 for fees in the Binghamton area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Binghamton expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of New York?
Binghamton is 12% below the New York statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Binghamton?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Binghamton area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.67 to $28.78.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Binghamton?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,800 and premium work $5,700 to $7,450. 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 Binghamton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Binghamton?
$600 to $1,200 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Binghamton
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.