Gray Granite ¾"

Gray Granite ¾" — The Classic New England Driveway Gravel

Also sold as #57 Stone (Crushed Granite) — the contractor spec name for the same material (ASTM C33 / AASHTO M43 No. 57).

Gray Granite ¾" is the gravel half of New England knows by name. Classic gray-on-gray tone, angular crushed faces that lock together under tires instead of rolling out from under them, and the right size to drain well without being a pebbly mess underfoot. It's been the default driveway material here for generations — and for the same reason, it's still the right call today.

At a glance

What it's good for

• Residential driveway top coats and re-bases
• Patio and walkway base layers under pavers and flagstone
• Drainage trenches around foundations and along yard edges
• Parking pads, equipment storage areas, and yard utility surfaces

How much do I need?

A typical 600 sq ft residential driveway at a 3" top-coat depth needs about 5.5 cubic yards. For a longer 100' country driveway 12' wide at 3", plan on about 11 yards. A 200 sq ft paver patio with 4" of ¾" base stone needs about 2.5 yards (with dense pack typically below).

How Gray Granite ¾" compares

• vs. Gray Granite ⅜": ⅜" is the smaller, foot-friendlier version — better for garden walkways and decorative borders. ¾" is the chunkier driveway/base size.
• vs. Gray Granite 1.5": 1.5" is for heavy drainage trenches and deep backfill. ¾" is the residential driveway standard.
• vs. Dense Pack ¾": Dense Pack has fines mixed in for compaction. ¾" gray granite is clean for drainage and finish. Pick by whether you need a compacted base or a drainable top.
• vs. Blue-Gray Granite ¾": Same size, different color profile. Blue-gray has a steel undertone; gray is the classic neutral tone.

Frequently asked questions

How much gray gravel do I need for my driveway?
For a 2-car residential driveway (~600 sq ft) at a 3" top coat, plan on about 5.5 cubic yards. A longer country driveway (12' × 100' at 3") runs about 11 yards.

Is Gray Granite ¾" the same as #57 stone?
Yes — gradationally, our ¾" gray crushed granite meets ASTM C33 / AASHTO M43 No. 57. Contractors call it #57 stone; homeowners call it gray gravel or crushed rock. Same material under both names.

Will this hold up to snow plowing?
Yes. Angular crushed granite is the right gravel for plowed driveways — the angular faces lock together so gravel doesn't migrate when a plow passes. Round pea gravel or river rock would scatter; ¾" gray granite stays in place.

Can I use Gray Granite ¾" under pavers?
Yes as a drainage layer, but for the structural base under pavers you want Dense Pack ¾" to minus or #610 Stone — those have fines mixed in to compact tight.

How does Gray Granite ¾" compare to crushed concrete?
Crushed concrete is the recycled, budget-friendly alternative for base material. Gray granite is the virgin-aggregate finish material — more uniform appearance, more durable through freeze-thaw, more refined look for a visible driveway top.

Do you deliver to my town?
Same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties. No minimum order; flat-rate delivery shown in the price breakdown.

Same-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We run gray granite daily across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth County.

Pair with our dense pack ¾" to minus for the compacted base under driveways and patios, or our gray granite ⅜" for the finer walkway version of the same look.

Order today — the classic gray driveway gravel that does the job right.

• Same-day & next-day delivery available — weekends fill fast, order early.
• Curbside or on-property drop — let us know at checkout.
• Up to 6 yds per load for dense materials (gravel, soil, rock, sand) — mulch loads carry up to 10 yds. $100 flat rate, no minimum order.
• Job site delivery available — live load tickets and signed BOLs on request.
• Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →