Driveway Area Calculator
Calculate driveway area in square feet and square yards from length and width, with support for an optional second rectangular section.
Section 1
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ft
Result
Total Area
480.0 sq ft
In Square Yards
53.33 sq yd
How to Use the Driveway Area Calculator
Enter your driveway's length and width to get its area. Many driveways aren't a single simple rectangle — for an L-shaped driveway, a two-width driveway, or an added parking pad, turn on the second section toggle and enter that section's own length and width. The calculator adds both sections together for a total area.
Area = Length × Width (per section)
Total Area = Section 1 + Section 2 (if added)
Total Area = Section 1 + Section 2 (if added)
Example
A 40 × 12 ft main driveway section (480 sq ft) with an added 15 × 20 ft parking pad section (300 sq ft) gives a total driveway area of 780 sq ft, or 86.7 sq yd.
Common Use Cases
- Measuring the total area of an L-shaped or irregular driveway made of two rectangular sections.
- Getting a square footage or square yardage figure to request paving or concrete quotes.
- Comparing the size of different driveway layout options before construction.
FAQs
- Does this calculate paving or concrete cost? No — this tool calculates area only, in both square feet and square yards. Square yardage is commonly used when requesting quotes for paving, concrete, or asphalt materials, so having both figures on hand makes it easier to get an accurate cost estimate from a contractor.
- What if my driveway has more than two sections? Calculate any additional rectangular sections separately (length × width) and add their area to the total shown here manually.
- How do I handle a curved or irregular edge? Approximate the curved area as a rectangle using its average width, or break it into smaller rectangular sections and add them together — for most driveway estimates, a reasonable rectangular approximation is accurate enough.