The cost of driveway gravel can vary widely depending on the type of gravel used. The per-ton price can range from $35 for standard gravel to $230 or more for limestone, pebblestone or other materials.

Understanding Size and Coverage Using 2 inches for the depth, the following measurements are a guide to the amount of gravel coverage per ton: 1/4 to 1/2 inch gravel, 100 square feet per ton; 1/2 to 1 inch gravel, 90 square feet per ton; and 1 1/2 to 2 inches gravel, 80 square feet per ton.

With numerous benefits and a wide variety of styles and colours, gravel is a great option for those on a budget. The cost of gravel for driveways per ton is £73.32. For small driveways, this will cost around £1,700 and £3,700 for a large driveway.

Gravel Prices Per Ton. Bulk crushed stone and gravel prices are $10 to $50 per ton on average. Road base costs $18 to $30 per ton, and plain pea gravel or limestone costs $28 to $45 per ton. Buying gravel in small quantities costs over $100 per ton.

Of the four paving materials described in this guide, aggregate (gravel) is the least expensive, followed by asphalt, concrete, and paving stones. If you’re installing your driveway on a shoestring budget, gravel is your best choice.

These are the best options for driveway surfaces gravel, because they are small stones combined with rock dust, which makes a more solid driving surface.

• Crushed Stone #411. It is crushed up #57 stone combined with rock dust.
• Quarry Process.
• Pea Gravel.
• Jersey Shore Gravel.
• Marble Chips.
• Blackstar or Blacktrap Rock.

Generally chip seals are applied over an already paved surface, but there is another option for gravel roads which is a little less expensive than paving; this is called a double inverted ship seal. This is not as durable as paving the road with asphalt, and is essentially a double application of oil and chips.

The advantage of using sealants is that the gravel will essentially become a solid surface. The stones will be kept in one place and not shift around. Plus, the driveway is less vulnerable to water damage due to precipitation.

Cement mix might work in some cases over an existing gravel driveway. Laying a concrete driveway over an existing gravel one is possible, but it is not generally recommended. However, if the gravel in your driveway is small enough, it is possible to create a cement driveway over the existing one.

Installing and stabilizing pea Gravel in General To keep it stable, you should use an edging material; stones, metal edging, or bricks. When compared to other hardscaping materials, it is relatively simple to install loose pea gravel. Before laying pea gravel, you need to work the soil to a depth of six inches.