Cost Guide

Asphalt Paving Cost in Ontario (2026)

Realistic price ranges for driveways, parking lots, and road work — so you can estimate before you call for quotes.

Typical Ontario Asphalt Prices

Installed asphalt prices in Ontario typically fall in these ranges (2026, CAD):

  • Driveways (installed): $9–$15 per square foot, or roughly $95–$160 per m²
  • Parking lots & larger areas (installed): $7–$12 per square foot, or $75–$130 per m²
  • Asphalt material only: $130–$210 per tonne, depending on mix and distance from the plant
  • Milling (removing old asphalt): $0.50–$1.50 per square foot

These are estimating ranges, not quotes. Actual pricing varies by region, site access, base conditions, and season.

What Drives the Price

  • Site prep — excavating, regrading, and hauling old material is often 30–50% of the job
  • Base work — granular base thickness and compaction determine how long the pavement lasts
  • Asphalt thickness — a 50mm residential lift costs less than the 75–100mm used on commercial lots
  • Distance to the plant — hot mix must be placed warm, so travel time limits batching and adds cost
  • Season — late-season paving can carry surcharges for weather risk

Worked Example

A 20m × 8m parking pad (160 m²) with site prep, 150mm granular base, and a 50mm asphalt lift at $95/m² installed:

160 m² × $95/m² = $15,200 installed
Typical range for this size: $12,000–$21,000

How to Estimate Your Tonnage

Before getting quotes, know your quantities. Enter your area and thickness in the Asphalt Tonnage Calculator — it converts your paving area into tonnes, so you can compare quotes against material volumes directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a two-car asphalt driveway cost in Ontario? ▾

A typical two-car driveway (roughly 30–40 m²) runs $3,000–$6,000 installed, depending on prep, base, and access.

Is asphalt cheaper than concrete? ▾

Usually yes — asphalt driveways typically cost 30–50% less upfront than concrete. Concrete lasts longer with less maintenance, so the right choice depends on your budget and timeline.

How thick should my asphalt be? ▾

Residential driveways: 40–50mm compacted. Commercial lots and road approaches: 75–100mm. Thicker is not always better — the base beneath it matters more.