Basic
$1.47 – $3.93 per sq ft
Graded and compacted, woven geotextile, 6 in. compacted crushed-stone base, 2-3 in. pea gravel top, treated timber edging

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Build a pea gravel driveway: grade and compact, lay geotextile and a crushed-stone base, top with 2-3 inches of pea gravel, with edging.
Install Pea Gravel Driveway in New York, New York typically costs $1.73 to $4.62 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for install pea gravel driveway.
National average: $1.50 – $4 per sq ft
$1.47 – $3.93 per sq ft
Graded and compacted, woven geotextile, 6 in. compacted crushed-stone base, 2-3 in. pea gravel top, treated timber edging
$1.73 – $4.62 per sq ft
Graded and compacted, woven geotextile, 6 in. compacted crushed-stone base, 2-3 in. washed pea gravel, steel edging
$2.17 – $5.78 per sq ft
Graded and compacted, heavy geotextile, 6 in. crushed-stone base, gravel stabilizer grid with 2-3 in. washed pea gravel, steel edging
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.74 – $1.98 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.67 – $1.76 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.20 – $0.53 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.13 – $0.35 | sq ft |
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install pea gravel driveway contractors in New York for personalized quotes based on your specific project.