Stone in Port St. Lucie, FL

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10-12 tons of crushed stone. Delivered price in the Port St. Lucie area varies by material, supplier, and season, but a common range is roughly $40 to $100 per ton, so a full truckload often runs about $400 to $1,200. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and shows exact prices for your zip code at checkout.

One ton of crushed stone generally covers about 100 square feet at a 1-inch depth. That means at 2 inches it covers roughly 50 square feet, and at 4 inches about 25 square feet. Adjust for compaction and local grading; coastal sandy soils in Port St. Lucie may need a slightly thicker base for stability.

Assuming a common driveway size of 20 ft long by 10 ft wide (200 sq ft), a 3-inch compacted surface requires about 6 tons of stone. At typical local prices of $40 to $100 per ton, expect materials to cost roughly $240 to $600, not including delivery or any base excavation. For Florida's sandy soils and heavy rains, we often recommend a 4-6 inch compacted base for durability, which increases tonnage and cost.

Crushed stone can be compacted to create a firm, load-bearing base, but it will not perform like poured concrete. It is permeable and can settle over time, so it is best used as a base for pavers or a gravel patio with edging and regular maintenance. In Port St. Lucie, good drainage and compaction are especially important because of frequent rain and a higher water table.

Yes. Crushed stone is quarried rock with sharp, angular edges that interlock for stability; crushed gravel is rounder and comes from natural river deposits; washed gravel has fines removed for better drainage. For Port St. Lucie, choose angular crushed stone for a stable driveway base and a washed or screened top layer if you want improved surface drainage in heavy rain. Local suppliers often offer mixes (crush-and-run or 3/4u0022 minus) that balance compaction and runoff control.

Probably not. One ton is 2,000 lb and can exceed a small pickup's safe payload and bed volume; many pickups have payload limits well under 2,000 lb. For safety and convenience we recommend ordering delivery by dump truck through Hello Gravel rather than trying to haul a ton in a standard pickup.

A commonly economical and suitable option is crusher run (also called crush-and-run or 3/4u0022 minus), which contains a mix of stone sizes and fines for good compaction. It provides a stable base at a lower cost than specialty decorative stones, and it performs reasonably well in Port St. Lucie when installed with proper drainage. You can top it with a cheaper screened stone or 3/8u0022 for a smoother driving surface.

Lifespan varies with installation quality, traffic, and drainage but a well-built crushed stone driveway in Port St. Lucie often lasts 5 to 15 years with routine maintenance. Heavy rainfall, poor drainage, and lack of periodic regrading or topping will shorten that life. Regular grading, adding material every few years, and maintaining edges will extend performance in the local climate.

A 50 lb bag is about 1/40 of a ton, so it covers roughly 2.5 square feet at a 1-inch depth. At 2 inches it covers about 1.25 square feet, and at 4 inches about 0.625 square feet. For most Port St. Lucie projects a bag or two is fine for small patch work, but larger areas are more economical to order by the ton.

For poured concrete slabs use clean, washed 3/4u0022 (often called #57) stone or a 3/4u0022 clean gravel layer to promote drainage beneath the slab. For driveways in Port St. Lucie, start with a 4-6u0022 compacted base of larger crushed stone or crusher run, then finish with a 1-2u0022 layer of 3/4u0022 minus or screened stone for the surface. Because local soils are sandy and heavy rain is common, emphasize compaction, proper slope, and edge containment to prevent washout.