Gravel in San Bernardino, CA

Typical delivered gravel in San Bernardino ranges roughly from $30 to $80 per ton depending on gravel type (crushed rock, pea gravel, road base), local supplier rates, and delivery distance. Taxes, material quality, and any requested spreading can change the final price, so get a quote in checkout for an exact price.

A common tri-axle dump truck load in our network usually carries about 10–14 tons (roughly 6–9 cubic yards) of gravel. Cost for a single truck delivery in San Bernardino typically falls in a wide range because of material type and mileage, so expect to request a quote; small orders also have a 3-ton minimum.

Yes, bulk delivery is almost always cheaper per ton than buying 50 lb bags for projects larger than a few square feet. In San Bernardino, Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers who deliver bulk by the ton or cubic yard; bags are more convenient for tiny jobs but cost significantly more per cubic yard.

One cubic yard is about 27 cubic feet, and a 50 lb bag is about 1.78 cubic feet, so you need approximately 15–16 bags to equal one cubic yard. For quick planning, multiply the cubic yards you need by 16 to get the approximate number of 50 lb bags.

For a 10x10 area (100 sq ft) at 2 inches deep you need about 10 bags; at 3 inches expect about 15 bags. For a 20x20 area (400 sq ft) expect roughly 40 bags at 2 inches and about 60 bags at 3 inches; these are approximations—use cubic yard calculations for precise ordering.

Material only for a 20x20 driveway (400 sq ft) at 2–3 inches depth typically requires about 3.5–4.0 cubic yards (around 5–6 tons), so delivered material often runs roughly $150–$600 depending on gravel type and delivery. Installed cost including site prep, compaction, and labor varies widely; budget roughly $700–$2,500 depending on site conditions and contractor rates.

Two inches is usually too thin for a driveway that will see regular vehicle traffic; it may work for a decorative top layer over a solid base. For a durable residential driveway in San Bernardino, a typical recommendation is 3–4 inches of compacted surface gravel over a firm base, or a thicker base of crushed rock with a thinner top layer for better stability.

For a 100 ft long driveway at 10 ft wide: 2 inches deep = about 6.2 cubic yards (≈8.6 tons); 3 inches = about 9.3 cubic yards (≈13.0 tons); 4 inches = about 12.3 cubic yards (≈17.3 tons). Adjust these numbers for your actual width; Hello Gravel’s material calculator can convert your exact dimensions to tons or cubic yards.

For San Bernardino-area driveways, a compactable crushed stone (commonly 3/4u0022 minus or 3/4u0022 crushed rock) is a good base because it locks together and drains well. For a finished surface, smaller grades like 3/8u0022 crushed rock or angular decomposed granite are popular; choose angular, well-draining material to resist shifting in the region's climate.

A typical tri-axle truck carrying about 6–9 cubic yards will cover multiple small areas: it can fill a 10x10 area at 2 inches many times over (one load contains about 10–15 of those). For a 20x20 at 2 inches (≈2.5 cubic yards), one truck usually covers two to three of those sections; a 100 ft x 10 ft driveway at 2 inches (≈6.2 cubic yards) generally fits within a single standard truck load.

Most local suppliers we work with deliver bulk gravel by the ton or cubic yard rather than by 50 lb bags; Hello Gravel schedules dump-truck deliveries with a 3-ton minimum. Order at least 2 business days ahead for standard delivery, request next-day before noon CST if needed, and add Order Notes if you have placement preferences; tailgate spreading is possible but left to the driver’s discretion.