How soon can I drive on an asphalt driveway after installation?

• <div><p>Give your driveway at least 24 to 48 hours to dry. After 72 hours, you can walk or park on it, but tread lightly. It might look solid, but it’s still soft and can be easily damaged. It can take 30 days to a year for an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/asphalt-curing-time.htm#:~:text=Don't%20use%20the%20new,from%2024%20to%2072%20hours.">asphalt driveway to fully cure</a>, so avoid parking extremely heavy vehicles on it. For the best results, always check with your contractor for their advice. Different mixes and weather conditions can affect curing times, so it’s worth waiting longer if it means a driveway that lasts.</p></div>

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Q: Should I winterize a newly installed driveway?

• <div><p>You should contact your driveway installer before winterizing a newly installed driveway. Winterizing it before the asphalt or concrete has fully cured can damage the driveway. But in many cases, you don't need to winterize a newly installed driveway anyway since it's likely freshly sealed and won't have much damage yet. </p></div>

Q: What is the best grade of asphalt for a driveway?

• <div><p>Since it has a smoother surface using a mixture of finer rock and sand, 41A tends to be the best asphalt grade for a driveway, especially for residential driveways. Other options are available, but more homeowners choose 41A for a smoother asphalt driveway. Talk with your asphalt driveway professional for recommendations of the best grade for your specific driveway.</p></div>

Q: What are the three main types of asphalt?

• <div><p>The three most common types of asphalt are hot asphalt, MC cold mix, and UPM asphalt. Hot asphalt is used most often for paving and patching roadways while it&rsquo;s hot and workable. MC cold mix asphalt cures more slowly than hot asphalt, but it can be used for temporary patches and repairs in low-traffic areas. UPM is also used cold, but it can be used as a longer-term fix, usable in almost any conditions at almost any temperature.</p></div>

Q: How fast does a milled asphalt driveway set?

• <div><p>Your driveway contractor will probably recommend that you avoid driving on your new millings driveway for up to a week. Keeping pressure off the freshy applied millings will help the driveway to bind together. While the sun is helpful for binding millings, hotter weather can actually make the curing process take longer.</p></div>

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Last update on November 06, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home.
Omega Development LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
My driveway replaced and a new patio in the back. Osmin and his crew were punctual, on task and neat. There work was professional and excellent. Osmin listened to my concerns and answered to my questions, he also gave helpful suggestions, my neighbor watched them work and was impressed, my...
All of the Above
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Reviewed in July 2023
Can not say enough good things!! Luis and crew not only ripped and repaved my driveway, they installed edge drainage pipes stone and topsoil, plus installed belgian block curbing in 3 odd spots. Because we were doing this in the hottest time of the year, Luis was very specific about...
P&M Paving Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Mighty Dog Roofing have such a high bar! We appreciate the amazing transparency and integrity throughout the whole procedure of our full roof replacement from beginning to end. The end result is a stunning and sturdy metal roof. Big shout out to Tom for making me understand the pros and cons...
Mighty Dog Roofing of Western Connecticut
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Reviewed in October 2017
D'Alessandro & Son did an amazing job on our large driveway. They did the Pavers and concrete and always built a wall and path. The work was done fast and perfect. They had a large crew and all were hardworking. Frank gave us ideas that really made the driveway pop without adding cost. Great...
D'Alessandro & Son Contractors Inc
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Reviewed in June 2017
Dumpster was delivered on time, no surprises, driver was courteous and made sure that the new driveway wasn't damaged in any way.
Nick's Carting
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Reviewed in January 2016
Don is very responsive and prompt. This driveway is a horseshoe that is uphill and curved on both sides. Several plowing services have just turned it down over the years! Don accepted the challenge and did a great job! The area down by the street is clear and nothing was left in the street. ...
Don Curtis Plowing
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Reviewed in September 2015
Hiring this company was a "HUGE MISTAKE " and a learning experience. This company has no knowledge in driveway paving. I am now in the process of taking this company to court due to the horrible driveway they left me with. The driveway was left with cracks "which they tried to conceal with extra...
Florentino R&E Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
She left a brochure behind, took measurements of the driveway and promised to get her team on it to come up with a solution for us. Phone calls, messages left with the company went unanswered. We never heard from them again.
Austin Ganim Landscape Design LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
Good quality, good workers, looks like I expected, minimal disruption to the driveway usage.
Stutz Driveway Sealing and Repair
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