Crushed concrete costs $9 to $25 per ton picked up from a recycling yard, or $20 to $50 per ton for screened, washed or certified material.2 Installed as a driveway, published estimates run $1.25 to $3 per square foot.2 Angi independently averages a crushed concrete driveway at about $2.50 per square foot installed.1 It is one of the cheapest driveway surfaces that still compacts into a firm base.*
$9 – $25
per ton, picked up
$1.25 – $3
per sq ft installed
~$2.50
per sq ft, Angi average
Quick math: one cubic yard of crushed concrete weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons and covers roughly 108 sq ft at 3 inches deep.2 So a 2-car driveway (576 sq ft) needs about 5.3 yards, or 6.4 to 7.5 tons. At $9 to $25 per ton picked up, that is $58 to $187 in material before delivery and labor.
Published prices at a glance
Three published references, all fetched and read October 2026:
Note that HelloGravel is a gravel supplier, not an independent estimator, and its own page is internally inconsistent: its quick-facts box says a 1,000 sq ft driveway costs $1,200 to $2,400 installed, while the same page later says $3,200 to $5,400 total. We would not budget off either figure without a local quote.
Three worked examples (we did the math)
Using ThePricer’s coverage (1 yard covers 108 sq ft at 3 inches) and weight (1.2 to 1.4 tons per yard), with material at $9 to $25 per ton picked up:2
| Driveway size | Yards at 3 in. | Tons | Material cost (pickup) | Installed at $1.25 – $3/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-car, 12’ x 20’ (240 sq ft) | 2.2 | 2.7 – 3.1 | $24 – $78 | $300 – $720 |
| Two-car, 24’ x 24’ (576 sq ft) | 5.3 | 6.4 – 7.5 | $58 – $187 | $720 – $1,728 |
| Long single, 12’ x 100’ (1,200 sq ft) | 11.1 | 13.3 – 15.6 | $120 – $389 | $1,500 – $3,600 |
Angi’s per-ton delivery fee of $10 to $25 adds $30 to $125 for a single-car driveway’s worth of material.1
What else to budget for
Removing an old driveway: breaking up and hauling away old driveway material runs $1 to $6 per square foot depending on material.1
Site prep: ThePricer notes excavation, geotextile fabric, drainage work and grading are priced separately and can exceed the material cost.2
Material quality: ThePricer’s breakdown puts unscreened recycled concrete at $6 to $15 per ton, dense-graded at $9 to $25, screened drainage-size at $15 to $30, and certified premium at $20 to $50. It argues clean gradation and low contamination matter more than choosing the cheapest load.2
Crushed concrete vs the alternatives
Angi frames crushed concrete as one of the most affordable driveway materials: it says gravel runs $1 to $2 per square foot while crushed concrete can run as low as $0.60 for materials.1 Compare our published-reference guides: gravel prices per ton, gravel driveway cost, recycled asphalt (millings) driveway cost, and the premium end in paver driveway cost.
FAQ
How much crushed concrete do I need for a driveway? About 1 yard per 108 sq ft at 3 inches deep, and each yard weighs 1.2 to 1.4 tons.2 A two-car driveway (576 sq ft) works out to roughly 5.3 yards or 6.4 to 7.5 tons.
Is crushed concrete good for driveways? The sources we read position it as a budget surface that compacts firmly; ThePricer emphasizes clean gradation and low contamination over rock-bottom price.2
Is crushed concrete cheaper than gravel? Per Angi, crushed concrete material can run as low as $0.60 per sq ft while gravel runs $1 to $2.1 Per-ton pricing overlaps though – see our gravel prices per ton guide for the gravel side.
How much does a yard of crushed concrete cost? $20 to $50 per yard per Angi1; ThePricer’s tonnage math works out to roughly $11 to $35 per yard before delivery.2 The two disagree, so expect a wide range locally.
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does Crushed Concrete Cost?
- ThePricer – Crushed Concrete Cost
- HelloGravel (supplier) – Crushed Concrete Driveway Cost Guide
*Prices are 2025-2026 national averages from the cited sources and vary by region, gradation, and delivery distance. Get local quotes before budgeting.