Installed, gravel runs $4 to $10 per square foot on HomeGuide's national scale, roughly $4,000 to $10,000 for a 100 by 10 foot drive. The base under it decides how it holds up.
The costs shown here are national ranges that HomeGuide publishes, not our own prices. In Baltimore, boulders, groundwater, alley access and haul distance are what really set a job's cost. Figures checked October 2026.
What does a gravel driveway cost in Baltimore?
A gravel driveway costs $4 to $10 per square foot installed, by HomeGuide's gravel driveway page, with grading at $1 to $3 per square foot. Excavating the driveway pad is $1,000 to $2,500 on its excavation page.
| Size | HomeGuide national range |
|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $4,000 to $10,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $8,000 to $20,000 |
How deep is the excavation for a new driveway?
The excavation for a new driveway goes through topsoil and soft soil to firm ground, then stone is built back up. For paving, the paving contractor's section sets the depth.
How thick should the gravel base be, and how much gravel do I need?
The base should be thick enough that trucks do not rut it when wet. To figure the amount: length x width x depth in feet, divided by 27. A drive 100 feet x 11 feet x 6 inches is 100 x 11 x 0.5 = 550 cubic feet, about 20.4 cubic yards.
What kind of gravel is best for a driveway in Baltimore?
The best gravel for a driveway is crushed stone with fines, often called CR-6 in Maryland, or crusher run, because it compacts and locks. By HomeGuide's national count, crusher run costs $25 to $50 per ton and crushed stone $30 to $60.
Potholes and washouts keep coming back on my gravel drive. How do I fix it?
Potholes and washouts mean water is sitting on or running down the drive. Regrade with a crown, add stone where the base is thin, and give water a ditch or swale beside the drive.
Do I need a culvert where my drive meets the road?
You need a culvert where a drive crosses a roadside ditch. The county or the State Highway Administration, depending on the road, sets the size and permit. By HomeGuide's national count, culverts or drains cost $500 to $2,000.
What does a long driveway through woods cost in Baltimore?
HomeGuide has no single figure for a long driveway through woods. We price clearing ($1,200 to $8,000 per acre), grading ($1 to $3 per square foot), stone and any culverts. Forest conservation rules may apply on larger wooded sites.
What does it cost to remove an old asphalt or concrete driveway in Baltimore?
We found no stand-alone HomeGuide figure to remove an asphalt or concrete driveway, so we price it with the new base work. Concrete and asphalt go to recyclers.
Want to know what your job will cost? Call or text (410) 873-7935. We visit the site and then write up the scope and price.