Driveway Paving Cost in Ocean County, NJ
That's the going rate for a new asphalt driveway in the Toms River / Ocean County area — about $4,600–$8,000 for a typical 2-car (24×40, roughly 960 sq ft). Our local data here is asphalt-specific; for concrete, pavers and gravel we use statewide NJ pricing with a shore-drainage caveat, explained below.
Ocean County asphalt driveway cost (Toms River)
This is the one material we have county-level data for. The figures below come from an NJ-localized aggregator's Toms River report, for asphalt laid 3–4 inches thick.
| Driveway | Size | Toms River / Ocean County total |
|---|---|---|
| Single, short | 12×30 (360 sq ft) | $1,700 – $3,000 |
| Single | 12×40 (480 sq ft) | $2,300 – $4,000 |
| Single, long | 12×50 (600 sq ft) | $2,900 – $5,000 |
| 2-car | 24×40 (960 sq ft) | $4,600 – $8,000 |
| Extra-long / double | 24×60 (1,440 sq ft) | $10,300 – $18,900 |
Toms River asphalt totals ($5–$8/sq ft new; $2–$4/sq ft for a 2-inch resurface) compiled from an NJ-localized, city-tagged aggregator report (HomeBlue, Toms River), July 2026 — not a national average. Your base depth, access and drainage change these. See our methodology.
We'll be straight about the limits: the Ocean County pricing above is asphalt-specific. We could not find city- or county-level per-square-foot data for concrete, paver, or gravel driveways in Toms River, Brick, Lakewood or the rest of Ocean County. Rather than invent local numbers, the section below uses statewide NJ figures and flags them as such. There's also a weaker Toms River aggregator quote of $10–$11/sq ft, but it's based on a tiny 215-sq-ft paver job, so it isn't comparable to a full driveway — we've left it out of the headline.
Concrete, pavers and gravel — statewide NJ figures
Use these as your starting point in Ocean County, then read the shore caveat that follows — coastal conditions can push the base-prep and drainage end higher than an inland lot.
| Material | Statewide NJ installed $/sq ft | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete (plain) | $7 – $14 | Statewide NJ — no Ocean County data found |
| Pavers (concrete / brick) | $12 – $30 | Statewide NJ — no Ocean County data found |
| Gravel / crushed stone | $1.25 – $2 | Statewide NJ — no Ocean County data found |
Concrete, paver and gravel rates are statewide New Jersey figures (compiled from HomeBlue, ProMatcher and NJ contractor guides, July 2026), not Ocean County-specific — the local data we found covers asphalt only. Treat these as a baseline and adjust for shore conditions below. See our methodology.
The shore factor: sandy soil and drainage
Ocean County isn't inland Jersey, and that shows up under the surface. Sandy coastal soils and a high water table can raise the cost of base prep and grading — the crew may need a deeper or better-compacted stone base to keep a driveway from settling. On barrier-island and flood-zone lots, extra drainage work is common, and statewide drainage improvements (regrading, French drains) run $1,500–$5,000 depending on what the site needs.
The practical takeaway: budget statewide NJ pricing for concrete, pavers and gravel, then expect the base-prep and drainage portion to land toward the higher end on a shore lot. It's the same reason your neighbor's inland cousin might pay less for the "same" driveway — the ground under it isn't the same.
Permits in Ocean County
Driveway apron and curb-cut rules are set town by town, not countywide — Toms River Township, Brick and Lakewood each run their own permit process, and a driveway meeting a county or state road adds another approval. Plan on the typical NJ municipal permit range of $50–$250, and confirm with your township before work starts; doing it unpermitted risks fines of $500–$2,000.
Related: Full NJ driveway paving cost guide · Asphalt vs. concrete · How we get these numbers
Why trust these numbers?
Compiled from real New Jersey contractor quotes, current supplier pricing and town permit records — not national averages. Where we only have statewide data, we say so. See how we get these numbers.