These are the planning ranges Maisano Brothers Inc. publishes for Connecticut homeowners, current as of October 2026. Each one applies to a defined scope: a simple driveway over a sound base sits at the low end, while a job that needs a new stone base or drainage work sits higher, and removal of an old driveway is priced to the site. They are illustrative budgeting figures, not quotes or statewide averages. Our Connecticut driveway cost breakdown adds a worked example with an exact area and its inclusions and exclusions.
What an asphalt driveway costs depends on more than square footage. This guide gives our published planning ranges, the scope each one covers, and the factors that move a quote, so you can budget and compare bids fairly.
What You'll Learn
- Our published planning ranges for driveways and repairs, and the scope each covers
- The main factors that determine asphalt driveway cost
- Why base preparation matters as much as the asphalt itself
- How repair, resurfacing, and replacement compare on price
Short Answer
Maisano Brothers Inc.'s published planning range for a new asphalt driveway is about $4–$10 per square foot, and about $3–$7 per square foot for resurfacing (October 2026). These are illustrative budgeting figures, not quotes or statewide averages. Where a job lands depends mainly on removal, base work, drainage, site access and asphalt thickness, and the only accurate number comes from a written estimate after a site visit.
Typical price ranges
- New asphalt driveway: about $4–$10 per square foot
- Resurfacing (overlay over a stable base): about $3–$7 per square foot
- Crack filling: about $1–$3 per linear foot
- Pothole repair: about $150–$600+ per repair
- Concrete driveway, for comparison: about $8–$15+ per square foot
What actually drives the price
Square footage is the starting point, but rarely the deciding factor. The biggest variable is what has to happen below the surface. A driveway built over an existing stable base costs much less than one that needs full excavation, new processed stone, and drainage correction.
Tight access and steep grades add cost too. Material costs also move. Asphalt binder is a refinery product whose price follows crude oil, and ConnDOT publishes the binder price it uses for contract adjustments if you want to see the trend.
- Driveway size and shape
- Excavation and processed stone base work
- Drainage corrections and grading
- Asphalt thickness and number of courses
- Site access and obstacles
- Removal and disposal of an old driveway
Why the base is worth paying for
A low quote often means a thinner base or skipped drainage work. Many premature driveway failures trace back to a weak base or standing water, especially once Connecticut freeze–thaw cycles get into it, rather than to the asphalt itself.
Many well-built, well-maintained asphalt driveways last roughly 15 to 30 years; that's a planning range that depends on construction, drainage, traffic and maintenance, not a guarantee. Paying for a sound foundation is usually cheaper than repaving early.
Repair, resurface, or replace
If your existing base is sound, a repair or an asphalt overlay can cost much less than replacement and still deliver years of service. If the base has failed and cracking is widespread, replacement is usually the better long-term value.
We assess the base and tell you which option makes financial sense rather than defaulting to the most expensive one. On this North Haven, CT driveway paving project, for example, the photos show the paver laying the new hot-mix asphalt driveway.
Key Takeaways
- Our planning range for a new asphalt driveway is about $4–$10 per square foot (October 2026), not a quote.
- Removal, base work and drainage, not just square footage, drive the price.
- A low quote may signal a thinner base or skipped prep.
- Only an on-site estimate produces an accurate, comparable number.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Why do driveway quotes vary so much?
Contractors specify different base depths, asphalt thicknesses, and drainage work. Always compare what is included below the surface, not just the bottom-line price.
Is asphalt cheaper than concrete for a driveway?
Usually, up front. Asphalt typically has a lower up-front cost than concrete: our October 2026 planning ranges are about $4–$10 per square foot for asphalt versus $8–$15+ for concrete. Asphalt is easier to repair but benefits from periodic sealcoating, and concrete often lasts longer when properly designed, built and maintained.
How can I get an accurate driveway estimate?
Request an on-site estimate so the contractor can measure the driveway and assess base, drainage, and access. In Connecticut, the contractor should be registered with the Department of Consumer Protection and give you a written, signed contract. Maisano Brothers Inc. (CT HIC.0517988) provides free written estimates.
Does the driveway planner on your site give a price?
No. The size and scope planner calculates your driveway's area and lets you choose a scope; it doesn't show prices. Bring those measurements to a free written estimate, which is where the price comes from.
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Chris Maisano
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Chris Maisano is the dedicated leader of Maisano Brothers Inc., a family-owned company paving Connecticut since 1967. Building on the legacy of his father and uncle, who started out plowing snow and taking on paving jobs with a pickup truck in 1963, Chris has guided the company into a modern era while preserving its reputation for quality and reliability. With decades of hands-on experience in asphalt paving, milling, grading, and reclamation, he is known for delivering lasting results for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Respected for his expertise and integrity, Chris continues to uphold the Maisano Brothers Inc. tradition of excellence, ensuring every project is completed with the same commitment to craftsmanship and customer care that has defined the company for generations.
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