Gravel & Asphalt Millings in the Hudson Valley

Millings

When you want a durable, budget-friendly surface for a driveway, private road, or parking area, gravel and asphalt millings are an excellent alternative to full hot-mix paving. Wells Asphalt installs and grades both throughout Newburgh, NY and the Hudson Valley, giving property owners a long-lasting surface at a fraction of the cost of new asphalt.

What Are Asphalt Millings?

Asphalt millings, sometimes called recycled asphalt or RAP, are made from existing pavement that has been ground up and reclaimed. When spread and compacted, the residual binder in the millings re-bonds over time, creating a firm, semi-solid surface that holds up far better than loose stone.

Because millings reuse existing material, they are an environmentally friendly and economical choice that still delivers a clean, finished look.

Gravel Driveways and Surfaces

Crushed stone and gravel remain a popular, cost-effective choice for rural driveways, overflow parking, and access roads. Proper installation matters: without the right base and grading, gravel scatters and ruts. Our crews lay a stable, well-compacted surface that drains properly and stays put.

Gravel vs. Asphalt Millings

  • Gravel: lowest upfront cost, natural look, ideal for rural and high-drainage areas
  • Asphalt millings: firmer surface that compacts over time, less scatter, darker finish
  • Both: far more affordable than new asphalt and quick to install
  • Both: excellent for long driveways, private roads, and parking areas

Why Choose Wells Asphalt

With over 70 years of experience in the Hudson Valley, we know how to grade and compact gravel and millings so they perform for the long haul. Every job comes with a free estimate, fully insured crews, and our 2-year satisfaction guarantee. We serve Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties.

Areas We Serve

Based in Newburgh, NY, Wells Asphalt provides gravel & asphalt millings throughout Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties and the greater Hudson Valley. Communities we proudly serve include:

Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Mountainville, Highland, New Windsor, Marlboro, Hyde Park, Fishkill, Chester, Poughquag, Cold Spring, Central Valley, Cornwall, Wappingers Falls, Wallkill, Pawling, Milton, LaGrange, West Point, Stormville, Kingston, Rhinebeck.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do asphalt millings harden like asphalt?

Millings will not become as solid as hot-mix asphalt, but the binder in them re-bonds with sun and traffic to form a firm, stable surface that resists scattering much better than gravel.

Are millings cheaper than asphalt paving?

Yes. Because millings reuse recycled material, they cost significantly less than new asphalt while still providing a durable, finished driveway surface.

How long does a gravel or millings driveway last?

With occasional regrading and topping off, a properly installed gravel or millings driveway can last many years. We can advise on maintenance for your specific property.

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Wells Asphalt is your family-owned, fully insured gravel & asphalt millings contractor serving Newburgh, NY and the entire Hudson Valley since 1949. Call us today at (845) 563-0111 for a free, no-obligation estimate.

Phone: (845) 563-0111

Service Area: Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties