Concrete is more expensive than asphalt, for sure. It's also stronger, lasts longer, requires less maintenance, and deforms less than asphalt.

Both asphalt and concrete require prep work before laying down. And just like any other major project, the key to having a superb finished product lies in that prep. There are guys who move dirt, and there are guys who dig ponds...there are also guys who can finish concrete, and there are guys who are concrete contractors. Big difference.

I will say that for a residential driveway, asphalt may be all that is needed in many cases. Normal car and truck traffic is fine, the UPS truck is probably fine so long as he stays away from the edges in July/August. But if you're going to have heavy loads or lots of traffic on the drive, I would go with concrete.

"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.