Gravel in Montibello, NC

Expect a broad range because material type and distance matter, but a delivered truckload to a small North Carolina town like Montibello commonly runs about $20-$45 per ton (rough estimate). In cubic yards that is roughly $25-$60 per cubic yard. A full tri-axle truckload will usually be several hundred dollars to a few hundred dollars depending on tonnage, material, and delivery distance; contact our team for an exact quote.

In the Montibello region, crushed stone, #57, and general gravel commonly fall in the $20-$45 per ton range; pea gravel and decorative river rock can be higher, often $25-$60 per ton. Delivery to rural or hard-to-access sites may add $50-$150 or more depending on distance and site conditions, and some suppliers charge extra for steep or gated properties.

Use this guide (assumes 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.4 tons): For a 20x20 area (400 sq ft): 2u0022 = ~2.5 cu yd (~3.5 tons), 3u0022 = ~3.7 cu yd (~5.2 tons), 4u0022 = ~4.9 cu yd (~6.9 tons. For a smaller 20 ft by 10 ft driveway (200 sq ft): 2u0022 = ~1.25 cu yd (~1.8 tons), 3u0022 = ~1.85 cu yd (~2.6 tons), 4u0022 = ~2.47 cu yd (~3.5 tons. Keep in mind Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons, so small jobs may still require the minimum.

Costs vary by material and service, but using a mid-range delivered price of about $30 per ton as an example: a small 20x10 (3u0022 depth ~2.6 tons) will often hit the 3-ton minimum so expect material+delivery in the ~$120-$250 range including delivery, while a 20x20 at 3u0022 (≈5.2 tons) would be roughly $200-$400 including delivery. Add optional spreading or labor (tailgate spreading is at the driver's discretion) which can add $50-$150; remote delivery or difficult access can increase fees.

Common practice is a compacted base of larger crushed stone (bank-run or #3, 2u0022-4u0022) covered with a 3/4u0022 crushed stone like #57 or crusher run for a stable surface; pea gravel or river rock are options for appearance but are less stable for driveways. Typical delivered prices in the Montibello area are roughly $20-$40 per ton for base materials like #3, $20-$45 per ton for #57, and $25-$60 per ton for decorative river rock or pea gravel, depending on local supply.

The least expensive per-ton option is often buying recycled or screened material from local yards, which can be $10-$25 per ton depending on quality. Picking up directly at a local pit avoids delivery fees but requires a suitable truck and usually saves the delivery charge (commonly $40-$150); for many homeowners, bulk delivery from a supplier offers convenience and competitive all-in pricing once you factor in time and truck rental.

Two inches is generally too thin for a driveway that will see vehicle traffic, especially on North Carolina clay or seasonal wet soils common near Montibello. We recommend at least 3-4 inches of compacted surface stone over a properly prepared subgrade for light residential use, and 4-6 inches (or more) with a compacted crushed-stone base for regular vehicle traffic or poor soils; consider geotextile fabric and proper drainage for the best long-term results.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, which is common in the region. Full truckloads typically range higher (often 10+ tons), and suppliers may charge extra for next-day service, offloads to tight yards, gated properties, steep driveways, or sites where the driver must back in; these additional fees commonly run $50-$200 depending on difficulty.

Measure the area in square feet, multiply by the depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards (sq ft * inches / 324 = cu yd). Multiply cubic yards by about 1.4 to estimate tons. For example, a 20x20 area at 3u0022 is 400*3/324 ≈ 3.7 cu yd, or about 5.2 tons.

Gravel driveways can last many years but require periodic maintenance: plan to regrade and add fresh gravel every 2-5 years depending on traffic, drainage, and freeze/thaw cycles common in North Carolina. Regular raking, filling low spots, maintaining drainage, and addressing vegetation will keep the surface stable and reduce the need for larger replenishment.