Short answer: in Orlando, a new or replacement asphalt parking lot costs an estimated $2–$4.50 per square foot, sealcoating $0.15–$0.30 per square foot, pothole repair $2–$5 per square foot, and a typical driveway $3,840–$6,720.
Estimated prices by job
| Job | Estimated price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New or replacement parking lot | $2–$4.50 per sq ft | Base condition and thickness drive it |
| Asphalt resurfacing / overlay | $1.50–$3 per sq ft | Driveway-scale; large lots usually price lower per sq ft |
| Milling worn asphalt | Priced per job with the overlay | Depth and area set the cost |
| Sealcoating a parking lot | $0.15–$0.30 per sq ft | Cleaning and crack fill quoted separately |
| Sealcoating a driveway | $278–$855 | Typical residential driveway |
| Pothole and patch repair | $2–$5 per sq ft | Saw-cut, remove and replace |
| Hot-mix patch, single area | $250–$500 | Small repairs; cold patch is cheaper but temporary |
| Crack sealing | $1–$3 per linear ft | Hot rubberized sealant |
| Line striping and ADA markings | Quoted per lot from the stall count and layout | Restriping triggers current ADA rules |
| New asphalt driveway | $4–$15 per sq ft | Basic Orlando driveways often $4–$7 per sq ft |
These prices are estimates, drawn from published national paving cost data (HomeAdvisor, updated 2026) and Orlando driveway and sealcoating pricing. None of them is a quote; the real number depends on measuring your pavement and checking the base.
What moves an asphalt price
- Base condition. Rebuilding a failed base is the biggest swing between an overlay price and a replacement price.
- Thickness. Truck routes, dumpster pads and loading areas need more asphalt than car stalls.
- Removal and milling. Tearing out or grinding old asphalt adds equipment time and haul-away.
- Area and access. Larger lots price lower per square foot; tight sites and small jobs price higher.
- Scheduling. Phased work and night or weekend paving add crew time.
- Striping and ADA markings are usually redone after paving or sealcoating, and quoted per lot.
How to compare two paving bids
Ask every bidder to list the same things: square footage, compacted asphalt thickness, base work, milling depth, what happens at drains and curbs, striping, and exclusions. A low bid that's an inch thinner or skips base repair is not the same job.
Spending less over time
Sealcoating and crack sealing cost a small fraction of resurfacing, and resurfacing a fraction of replacement. In Florida sun, keeping a lot sealed on schedule is the cheapest way to push back the next repave.
Cost questions
How much does it cost to pave a parking lot in Orlando?
As an estimate, $2–$4.50 per square foot for a new or replacement lot. A lot with a sound base that only needs an overlay costs less.
How much is sealcoating?
About $0.15–$0.30 per square foot for commercial lots, and roughly $278–$855 for a typical driveway, as estimates.
What does a new driveway cost in Orlando?
Often $4–$7 per square foot including tear-out, about $3,840–$6,720 for a 24×40 ft driveway, as an estimate.
Why are paving bids so different?
Usually because they quote different thickness, different prep or different areas. Compare square footage, thickness, base work and what's excluded.