Driveway Paving in Franklin Township (Pittstown), Hunterdon County, NJ
All County Paving is an owner-operated, third-generation paving company based in Washington, NJ, offering driveway paving in Franklin Township. Licensed and insured in New Jersey and Pennsylvania (NJ HIC #13VH14153800 and PA HIC #171373). Estimates are free.
Free Estimate: (908) 674-6015Driveway Paving: the basics
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association's driveway best-practices brief, published through the Asphalt Institute, says a base of 6 to 8 inches of crushed aggregate is usually adequate for a residential driveway, topped by a 2-inch asphalt bottom course and a 1.5-inch surface course.
The same brief says a well-designed asphalt driveway gives trouble-free service for up to 20 years, and that new asphalt is best left a few days before it is opened to traffic.
The National Asphalt Pavement Association says a driveway contract should state the pavement thickness, site preparation and drainage responsibilities, the payment schedule and the warranty, and it calls standing water the leading cause of driveway failure.
- How thick should an asphalt driveway be?
- How long before you can drive on new asphalt?
- How long does an asphalt driveway last?
Sources: Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (via the Asphalt Institute), “Best Practices” for the Use of Asphalt Driveways, Technical Brief; National Asphalt Pavement Association, Hiring an Asphalt Contractor for Driveways.
What's under driveways in Franklin Township
| Soil | Share of rated soil | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown | 48% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Chalfont | 20% | Somewhat poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Depth to thick cemented pan, Depth to thin cemented pan, Frost action |
| Hazleton | 20% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Franklin Township mostly as Quakertown (48%), Chalfont (20%) and Hazleton (20%), based on 25 points sampled across the municipality.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Chalfont "very limited", citing depth to saturated zone, depth to thick cemented pan, depth to thin cemented pan and frost action.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Quakertown and Hazleton "somewhat limited", citing frost action.
Chalfont (somewhat poorly drained) is classed as poorly drained or wetter.
Franklin Township at a glance
- County: Hunterdon County, NJ
- Land area: 23 square miles
- Straight-line distance from Washington, NJ: about 13.4 miles
Driveway permits in Franklin Township
Where a driveway meets a state highway, New Jersey Department of Transportation regulates the connection (Access Management and the State Highway Access Management Code). For a town or county road, ask the Franklin Township or Hunterdon County engineering or zoning office whether a permit is needed.
More: what a driveway apron is and paving permits and licenses in NJ and PA.
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Franklin Township, pulled September 2026; percentages exclude urban land and water. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files for land area and coordinates.
Driveway Paving in Franklin Township: FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Franklin Township?
The USDA soil survey maps Franklin Township mostly as Quakertown and Chalfont, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action, depth to saturated zone, depth to thick cemented pan and depth to thin cemented pan as limitations.
How far is Franklin Township from All County Paving?
All County Paving is based in Washington, NJ. Using Census coordinates, Franklin Township is about 13.4 miles from Washington in a straight line.
Is All County Paving licensed for driveway paving in Franklin Township?
All County Paving & Sealcoating LLC is licensed and insured in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with NJ HIC #13VH14153800 and PA HIC #171373.
Are driveway paving estimates free in Franklin Township?
Yes. Estimates are free. Call (908) 674-6015 or use the form on this page.