Free driveway measuring tool
Driveway Square Footage Calculator
Measure your driveway size before planning sealing, crack filling, resurfacing, repair, or replacement. Add each paved section below, including the main driveway, parking pad, turnaround, or apron area.
Calculate Your Driveway Size
Add as many driveway sections as you need. The total updates automatically.
Measuring guide
How to measure different driveway shapes
Most driveways can be measured by breaking the paved surface into simple sections. Measure each section in feet, multiply length by width, then add each section together.
Rectangle
Measure the full length and average width. This is the simplest driveway shape to calculate.
L-Shaped Driveway
Break the driveway into two rectangles, calculate each one, then add both totals together.
Parking Pad
Measure the main driveway first, then add the parking pad as a separate section.
Curved Areas
Estimate curved or irregular areas by using smaller rectangles or an average length and width.
What the number means
Use your square footage as a planning baseline.
Square footage helps estimate material needs, labor time, and project size. It is especially useful when comparing driveway sealing, resurfacing, repair, and replacement options.
Condition still matters. A clean 800-square-foot driveway may be much simpler than an 800-square-foot driveway with cracks, potholes, low spots, weeds, or a rough garage apron.
Common for smaller one-car driveways or short residential parking areas.
Common for many two-car residential driveways.
Often seen with longer driveways, wider parking areas, or added pads.
Next steps
What to do with your driveway measurement
Once you know the approximate size, use it to plan the right next step. Square footage is most helpful when combined with photos and a few notes about driveway condition.
FAQs
Driveway square footage questions
How do I calculate driveway square footage?
Multiply the driveway length by the driveway width. If the driveway has multiple sections, calculate each section separately and add them together.
Should I include a parking pad or turnaround?
Yes. Include any paved area you want sealed, repaired, resurfaced, or reviewed. Extra paved areas can change the total square footage significantly.
What if my driveway is curved?
Use an average length and width, or break the driveway into smaller sections. The goal is to create a close estimate, not a perfect engineering measurement.
Does square footage determine the final price?
No. Square footage is the starting point. Surface condition, cracks, potholes, prep work, access, local labor, and repair needs can all affect the final estimate.
Can I use this number for a sealing estimate?
Yes. Use the square footage as a planning baseline, then include driveway photos and condition notes when requesting a more accurate estimate.
Columbus area driveway help
Have your driveway size? Now estimate the project.
Use your square footage in the cost calculator, or request a local estimate if you are in Columbus or a nearby Central Ohio community.