In the way Primary Colors'' handles this issue, it shows more insight and maturity than all but a handful of recent mainstream movies: This is a grown-up film about real issues in the real world.
Cost. Ignoring any maintenance costs, asphalt is generally much cheaper to install than concrete. On average, the cost per square foot for asphalt will run between $2.50 to $4.00.Fluctuations in crude oil prices can cause fluctuations in asphalt prices but the price will remain around this range.Concrete, on the other hand, can run between $4.00 to $6.00 per square foot for basic installation and can cost more depending on different finishes and detail.Itâs not unheard of to have a stained concrete driveway with a smooth finish cost over $15.00 per square foot.luctuations in crude oil prices can cause fluctuations in asphalt prices but the price will remain around this range. Concrete, on the other hand, can run between $4.00 to $6.00 per square foot for basic installation and can cost more depending on different finishes and detail.
1 Asphalt driveway paving costs $2-$6 per square foot installed. 2  For a 500 square foot (50 x 10) driveway this works out to an average cost of $2500. 3  A Macadam driveway, also known as tar and chip, consist of crushed stone or gravel sprayed with liquid asphalt.4  They cost around $2-$5 per square foot. A concrete driveway 90 feet long and ten feet wide would be around $1800 for materials plus an additional $2000 or so for labor, for a total cost of nearly $4000. 2  Asphalt driveway paving costs $2-$6 per square foot installed. 3  For a 500 square foot (50 x 10) driveway this works out to an average cost of $2500.