Road base is the compacted layer of graded crushed stone under a driveway, parking area or road. Crusher run is the most common road base; in Florida, limerock base is the local version.

Are road base, crusher run and limerock base the same thing?

Broadly, yes: all are graded crushed stone with fines, made to compact. Names vary by region (also DGA, GAB, quarry process). Ours is crushed limestone.

How thick should road base be for a driveway?

4–6 in compacted for cars; 6–8 in for heavier vehicles. Spread and compact it in 3–4 in lifts over a firm subgrade.

How much crusher run do I need?

Length × width (ft) × depth (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27 gives cubic yards; × 1.55 gives tons; add about 25% for compaction. A 12×40 ft driveway at 6 in needs about 18 tons. For any shape, use the road base (limerock) calculator.

How much is crusher run per ton?

It depends on your ZIP and how much you order. Delivery is included. Smaller loads cost more per ton. Enter your ZIP above for your exact delivered price.

How much does a yard of road base weigh?

About 1.55 tons (3,100 lb) per cubic yard loose. Once compacted, the same stone takes up about 20–25% less space.

Do I need to put anything on top of road base?

Not always. For a gravel driveway, 2–3 in of #57 stone on top drains better and looks cleaner. Under pavers, add a thin stone dust or sand setting bed. Under asphalt or concrete, the road base is the prep layer.

Where can I buy road base near me?

We deliver crusher run road base by dump truck across Florida, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Miami and Naples. Enter your ZIP above for your delivered quote.

Crusher Run Road Base (2″ Minus Crushed Limestone) Delivered in Florida

The compacting base layer under gravel driveways, parking pads, sheds and slabs. Crushed limestone from 2″ down to fines that rolls into a hard, load-bearing base; also called road base.

Delivered in bulk by dump truck, delivery included. Smaller loads cost more per ton.

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What is crusher run road base?

Crusher run is crushed stone straight from the crusher: pieces up to about 2″ mixed with smaller stone and fines. Spread, wetted and rolled, the fines fill the gaps and it locks into a hard, load-bearing layer. Depending on the region it's called crusher run, road base, dense grade aggregate (DGA), graded aggregate base (GAB) or, in Florida, limerock base.

Is crusher run good for a driveway?

It's the best base for one. Lay 4–6 in compacted (6–8 in if RVs, boats or delivery trucks use it), in lifts of about 3–4 in. Many people leave it as is; for a cleaner look and better drainage, top it with 2–3 in of #57 stone.

Does road base need to be compacted?

Yes. Uncompacted road base ruts and holds puddles. Dampen it and run a plate compactor or roller over each lift; it loses about 20–25% of its loose volume, which is why the quantity step adds 25%.

Crusher run vs #57 stone

Crusher run has fines, so it compacts hard but drains slowly. #57 is washed clean stone that drains fast but never sets hard. That's why driveways use both: crusher run below, #57 on top.

Close-up of crusher run road base: crushed limestone with fines — Stone and fines, close up.

What crusher run road base is used for

Driveway base

4–6 in compacted under a gravel, paver or concrete driveway.

Shed, slab & building pads

A level, load-bearing base under sheds, garages and slabs.

Parking & RV pads

Holds cars, trailers and RVs without rutting.

Base under pavers

Compacted road base under the stone dust or sand setting bed.

Compactable trench backfill

Backfill where the ground must carry loads later, like under future pavement.

Access roads in wet ground

Resists rutting and washout on farm and job-site roads.

Crusher run road base is not the right pick for:

Drainage (use #57 or pea gravel)
A finished decorative surface
Paver setting beds on their own (use stone dust on top)
Areas that must drain fast

How much crusher run road base do I need, and what does it cost delivered?

Tons include 25% extra for compaction, at 1.55 tons per cubic yard. One truck carries about 21 tons. “From” prices are per ton on a full truck. The minimum order is 1 ton; smaller loads cost more per ton because delivery is included in the price, with no separate delivery fee.

Area	At 4 in	At 6 in	Trucks (4 / 6 in)
10×12 ft shed pad (120 sq ft)	3 tons	5 tons	1 / 1
20×20 ft pad (400 sq ft)	10 tons	15 tons	1 / 1
12×40 ft driveway (480 sq ft)	12 tons	18 tons	1 / 1
20×60 ft driveway (1,200 sq ft)	29 tons	44 tons	2 / 3

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Delivered crusher run road base prices by city · from, per ton on a full truck · live from our price list · Nov 2026

Cape Coral$40.60 Fort Myers$40.60 Naples$46.66 St. Petersburg$46.97 Boca Raton$53.03 Fort Lauderdale$53.03 Miami$53.03 Tampa$53.03 West Palm Beach$53.03 Orlando$59.09 Jacksonville$65.15

Crusher run road base compared: limestone vs crushed concrete road base vs #57 vs stone dust

The base materials we deliver, side by side. Prices come live from our price list.

	Crusher run road base	Crushed concrete road base	#57 stone	Stone dust
Delivered price, Tampa	$53.03/ton	$48.24/ton	$84.85/ton	$59.39/ton
Material	Crushed limestone, 2″ to fines	Recycled concrete, graded	Washed crushed limestone	Limestone fines, ¼″ down
Compacts hard?	Yes	Yes	No, stays loose	Yes, thin layers
Drains?	Slowly	Slowly	Yes, fast	No
Best for	Driveway, pad & slab base	Lower-cost base layer	Driveway top, drains	Paver & flagstone setting bed
Learn more	You're here	Crushed concrete road base →	#57 stone →	Stone dust →

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Prices are full-truck delivered prices per ton for ZIP 33602 (Tampa), Nov 2026.

What to expect when your crusher run road base is delivered

Where will the truck dump it?

Dumped from the street or driveway.

Do I need to be home?

Best if someone is there to show the driver the spot. Not required: ask for a photo of the drop.

Will it be spread?

No. Crusher run road base arrives in one pile and isn't spread on site, so plan a skid steer, wheelbarrows and rakes, or a crew, to move it into place.

Can the truck reach my backyard?

A backyard works if the entrance is wide enough. Off the public road, you take responsibility for any damage.

How much fits on one truck?

About 21 tons. Larger orders arrive in several loads. The minimum order is 1 ton; small loads cost more per ton because delivery is included in the price, with no separate delivery fee.

Refund & cancellation policy

Full refund— Cancel within 24 hours of purchase for a complete refund.

Partial refund— After 24 hours, reviewed case by case depending on scheduling progress.

No refund— Same-day cancellations once trucks are dispatched.

Quality issues— Contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos.

Technical specifications of crusher run road base

Property	Value
Color	Off-white to light gray
Compaction	Compacts hard in 3–4 in lifts; a 95% Modified Proctor target is a common spec
Drainage	Low (fines bind)
Weight	About 1.55 tons per cubic yard (loose)
Coverage	1 ton ≈ 52 sq ft at 4 in · 35 sq ft at 6 in, loose; add ~25% for compaction

What customers say about Road Base (2"-fines)

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Jessica W.

Fort Myers, FL

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“Ordered for our driveway in 2 minutes flat. The ZIP-code pricing was honest — what I saw at checkout is exactly what I paid. Truck rolled in next day.”

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Maria C.

Pembroke Pines, FL

★★★★★

“Half-acre project. The driver placed the load exactly where the crew could reach it. Saved us hours of shoveling.”

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Steve H.

Bradenton, FL

★★★★★

“I've used the big-box stores for years. The delivered price here beat them by a lot once I added their fees. No surprise charges at the end.”

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Jorge V.

Hialeah, FL

★★★★★

“Same-day delivery during a hurricane prep weekend — I didn't believe it would happen and it did. Driver was professional, dropped exactly where I asked.”

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Crusher run road base FAQ

Crusher run is crushed stone from about 2″ down to fines, straight from the crusher. The fines bind the stone together when it's compacted, so it makes a hard, load-bearing base for driveways, pads and roads.