Gravel in Poconosummit, PA

Prices vary by material and supplier, but typical delivered ranges near Poconosummit are: crushed stone/#57: $30–$50 per ton (about $42–$70 per cubic yard); pea gravel: $35–$60 per ton (about $49–$84 per cubic yard); general fill/roadbase: $25–$45 per ton (about $35–$63 per cubic yard). Final price depends on the exact material, seasonal demand, delivery distance, and minimum order (Hello Gravel minimum is 3 tons).

Hello Gravel partners with local quarries, landscape suppliers, and haulers that serve Monroe County and surrounding areas to arrange truckload deliveries to Poconosummit. Many suppliers offer full truckload deliveries and haulers may provide tailgate spreading at the driver’s discretion, but spreading is not guaranteed and should be requested at checkout. For specific vendor names and scheduling, check availability by entering your zip code on our site or contact our sales team.

For driveways in the Poconos’ freeze-thaw and hilly terrain, angular crushed stone (DGA or #57, 3/4u0022 minus) is best because it compacts well and resists movement. For patios, pea gravel or washed crushed stone can be attractive, but pea gravel shifts more under snowplows and on slopes, so crushed stone or a compacted stone dust base is more stable on sloped sites. Always combine good drainage, geotextile fabric, and proper base thickness for long-term performance in freeze-thaw climates.

Typical recommendations: compacted base of 4–6 inches of crushed stone, plus a 1–2 inch wearing layer. For a 1-car driveway (about 10 ft x 20 ft) plan roughly 3–6 tons; for a 2-car driveway (about 20 ft x 20–25 ft) plan roughly 7–14 tons depending on depth and length. Use 1.3–1.5 tons per cubic yard as a rule of thumb (1.4 t/yd3 is a common estimate) and order a little extra for compaction and grading; Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons.

Installed costs vary by site difficulty, slope, and prep needed; expect roughly $3–$7 per square foot for full driveway installation (excavation, geotextile, base stone, compaction). For example, a 1-car driveway (200 sq ft) may run about $600–$1,400, while a 2-car driveway (400 sq ft) may be $1,200–$2,800. Steep terrain, drainage work, retaining walls, or extensive hauling can increase those figures, so get a local quote for accurate pricing.

Permit needs depend on location and whether you are altering a county or state right-of-way. Work that changes access to a county or PennDOT road often requires a driveway or permit from Monroe County or PennDOT; homeowners associations may also have rules. Check Monroe County planning or PennDOT for state roads before placing gravel at the roadside, and contact Hello Gravel if you need help understanding local requirements.

Maintenance depends on traffic and winter conditions: expect to regrade and add material every 1–5 years. Angular crushed stone holds up best to plowing and heavy rain and can last 10–20 years with periodic topping and re-compaction; pea gravel and round river rock tend to migrate and need more frequent replacement, especially after plowing. Regular grading, edge restraints, and adding 1–2 inches of stone as needed will extend lifespan.

Yes, crushed stone with larger gradation (clean 3/4u0022 to 2u0022 stone) is commonly used for foundation drainage and road shoulders because it drains well and resists clogging. For steep slopes, use larger angular rock, geotextile fabric, and erosion-control measures (terracing, silt fences, or erosion mats) to stabilize soils. For foundation perimeter drains, use washed stone and follow local building code guidance to meet frost and drainage requirements.

Recycled aggregate and crushed concrete are often available locally and can be a cost-effective choice for base layers, roadbase, and driveways. They perform well for sub-base applications but can have more fines and variable color/appearance, so they are less popular for finished decorative surfaces or drainage uses where clean stone is required. Ask suppliers for gradation and contamination details and consider recycled material for base courses while using clean crushed stone for top layers.

Choose a stable stone like 3/4u0022 crushed stone or #57 for driveways to reduce displacement by plows, and install edge restraints so a plow has a clear boundary. Use a rubber edge on the plow blade when possible, avoid aggressive scraping down to the base, and expect that some stone will be moved each season; plan to add a light top-up after winter. If you prefer to plow yourself, leave a small berm of packed snow along edges and avoid piling snow on gravel where possible.