How Much Do Asphalt Millings Cost?
Part of Landscaping & Aggregate
Quick answer
Recycled asphalt millings (RAP) cost roughly $10–$20 per ton for the material, or about $12–$32 per cubic yard (US national average, as of June 2026) — far cheaper than new hot-mix asphalt at $100–$200 per ton. Installed by a contractor, a millings driveway runs about $2–$5 per square foot, so a typical 2-car (≈600 ft²) driveway costs roughly $1,200–$3,000 graded and compacted. Some paving contractors give surplus millings away free if you haul them yourself.
Asphalt millings are old asphalt that's been ground up during road resurfacing (called RAP — reclaimed asphalt pavement). They re-bind and harden once rolled, which makes them a cheap, durable driveway surface. Price depends mostly on how far they're hauled and whether they're screened.
Asphalt millings price per ton
| Source | Price per ton | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (self-haul surplus) | $0 | From paving contractors / DOT jobs |
| Picked up from a paver | $10–$25 | Often the cheapest reliable source |
| Quarry / aggregate supplier | $15–$35 | Consistent, screened quality |
| Delivered to site | $25–$55 | Includes trucking; ~$75–$200 per load haul |
| Bagged (home center) | $80–$120 | Patches only — not for driveways |
Installed driveway cost
| Driveway | Approx. area | Material only | Installed (graded & compacted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 car | 300 ft² | $30–$80 | $600–$1,500 |
| 2 car | 600 ft² | $60–$160 | $1,200–$3,000 |
| 3 car | 900 ft² | $130–$360 | $1,800–$4,500 |
The material itself is cheap — most of an installed price is base prep, grading, and the compaction equipment. Millings also save big against new hot-mix asphalt, which runs $5–$12 per square foot installed (two to four times the cost of a millings driveway).
Estimate your millings tonnageAsphalt Milling CalculatorEstimate the cubic yards and tons of recycled asphalt millings (RAP) for a driveway or parking area.OpenTo price your own: get the cubic yards and tons from the asphalt milling calculator (area × depth — plan a 4-inch minimum), then multiply by your supplier's per-ton rate and add the delivery haul. Millings weigh about 1.45 tons per cubic yard and compact tightly, so order a little extra. Source: US national average-cost references. Last verified: June 2026.
FAQs
How much do asphalt millings cost per ton?
About $10–$20 per ton picked up, or $25–$55 per ton delivered once trucking is included. Quality and screening grade move the price; in some areas surplus millings are free if you haul them yourself.
How much is an asphalt millings driveway?
Roughly $2–$5 per square foot installed — about $1,200–$3,000 for a typical 2-car (600 ft²) driveway, graded and compacted. The same driveway in new hot-mix asphalt would cost $3,000–$7,200.
Are asphalt millings cheaper than gravel?
They're similar in material price, but millings bind and harden into a more solid, less dusty surface than loose gravel once compacted — so many homeowners find them better value for a driveway.