#57 Crushed Stone Delivery to Providence, RI
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Providence, RI. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $533.54 delivered to Providence for 2 tons, our minimum order
Providence homeowners and small contractors ordering #57 crushed stone delivery are usually working against New England's mix of ledge rock, glacial till and clay pockets, where a well draining base layer earns its keep more than it would on flat, sandy ground. The stone ships from the nearest yard by the ton, with the rate easing as the order size climbs. What follows covers where the material gets used around Providence, how many tons a typical job takes, how fast an order arrives, and how the delivered price is put together.
Providence and the Providence-Warwick Area
Providence is the capital of Rhode Island and the anchor city of the Providence-Warwick metro area, home to about 195,000 residents within the city itself. The metro stretches west into Massachusetts, reaching toward New Bedford, about 27 miles away, and Brockton, roughly 27 miles out, with Quincy, Worcester and Cambridge further along the same corridor. That wider footprint means a lot of the construction activity feeding demand for base rock and backfill stone is not limited to the city line alone.
Where #57 Crushed Stone Gets Used Around Providence
Much of Providence sits on thin soil over granite ledge, with pockets of dense clay left behind by the glaciers that shaped this part of New England, and neither surface drains well on its own. #57 crushed stone goes down as base rock under driveways climbing the city's hillier neighborhoods, behind retaining walls holding back cut slopes, and inside footing drains that carry runoff away from foundations built long before modern waterproofing was standard. Gravel parking pads and small equipment yards on flatter lots near the harbor use the same stone for the same compaction and drainage reasons. Landscapers working on the tight, narrow lots common in the city's older neighborhoods also spec it for drainage swales where there is not enough room for a wider, gentler grade.
How Many Tons You Need for a Providence Project
A ton of #57 crushed stone spreads close to 60 square feet at the 4 inch depth typical of a driveway base, or roughly 120 square feet if you are only laying a thin 2 inch gravel path. The math behind that coverage is simple: multiply the project's length and width in feet by the depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards, and the calculator converts that figure into a ton count automatically. A driveway base 12 feet wide and 50 feet long at 4 inches deep comes out to about 10 tons. Run your own dimensions through the #57 crushed stone calculator before you order rather than estimating by hand.
Delivery and Lead Times in Providence
Delivery timing follows the same three order size breaks used for pricing. A 3 to 7 ton order typically ships within 1 to 2 business days. Move up to 8 tons or more and most orders go out the same day or the next business day. Once a single order hits 15 tons, it moves to the front of the queue and ships free. Delivery in Providence covers the current service area and scheduling details for this city.
Pricing Notes for #57 Crushed Stone
| Order size | Rate per ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tons or more | $197 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 tons or more | $110 | Same or next business day |
| 15 tons or more | $85 | Free delivery |
Cross the 15 ton mark on a single order and the delivery fee disappears completely. The exact delivered total is calculated once you enter your ZIP code, since hauling distance from the nearest yard changes the final number.
Ordering #57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Providence
Ordering starts with a ZIP code and a rough ton estimate, which the calculator above can help pin down before you commit to a quantity. Pea gravel, river rock and the topsoil sold around Providence all ship by the ton right alongside this stone. Mulch breaks from that pattern, since it is measured and priced by the cubic yard instead. Because the per ton rate steps down at both 8 and 15 tons, it is worth checking whether rounding a borderline order up to the next tier actually costs less than staying just under it. For coverage in other Rhode Island cities, the #57 Crushed Stone in Rhode Island hub lists every location currently served.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is a crushed, screened gray aggregate that lands in a narrow three quarter to one inch range, with sharp, broken edges instead of the smooth, rounded shape you get from pea gravel or river rock. Those broken edges are the whole reason it gets specified for base and backfill work: once a layer is compacted, the pieces wedge against their neighbors and lock together rather than rolling underfoot the way rounded stone does. A cubic yard weighs close to 2,700 pounds, heavy enough that yards price and ship it by the ton rather than the cubic yard measure used for lighter, fluffier materials.
Because the pieces are angular, the gaps between them stay open even under a compactor, so water keeps moving through the layer instead of collecting on top of it. That open structure is why contractors reach for it under driveways, behind retaining walls and inside footing or drainage trenches, and why it also holds up as a surface stone on gravel parking pads and equipment yards. Grading stays consistent order to order, so the size, drainage behavior and load bearing performance do not shift depending on which delivery run brings it out.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Providence
Local Providence yards quote #57 crushed stone by the ton; the delivered number includes fuel, the truck, and the haul. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. A ton of this material spreads across about 80 sq ft when laid 3 inches deep, useful when you are sizing a patio base or a walkway run.
How crews use #57 Crushed Stone in Providence
In and around Providence, #57 crushed stone shows up most often on two project types. The most common deployment is driveway gravel, often in tight urban lots and infill builds in two to three inch lifts. Second on the list is drainage gravel, which we see in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short on partial-truck deliveries. At roughly 194,706 people, the Providence order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in Providence
A typical Providence drop is dispatched from the closest yard with a two hour window and a heads-up call once the truck is loaded. Tandem trucks want a 12 ft lane in and out; tri-axles need 14 ft, and both want firm ground at the tipping spot so the load releases cleanly. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
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What does #57 crushed stone look like?
It is a gray, angular stone crushed and screened to a narrow size, roughly three quarters of an inch to one inch across. The broken faces are the key difference from pea gravel or river rock, which are naturally rounded and tend to shift and roll rather than lock together once a layer is compacted and traffic starts crossing it.
Is #57 crushed stone priced by the ton or the cubic yard?
By the ton. A cubic yard of this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds, far more than a cubic yard of a lighter material like mulch, so every quote and every delivery for it in Providence is built around a ton count rather than a yard count from start to finish.
How much #57 crushed stone does a Providence driveway need?
It depends on the driveway's length, width and how deep the base needs to run, but a 12 foot wide, 50 foot long driveway base at 4 inches deep takes close to 10 tons. Narrower or shallower driveways need less. Enter your own measurements into the calculator on this page for an exact figure before ordering.
Does #57 crushed stone work on Providence's older, hillier lots?
Yes. The angular shape locks together once compacted, giving it enough grip to hold a driveway base or retaining wall backfill on sloped ground where smoother stone would slowly creep downhill. It also drains quickly, which matters on lots built over granite ledge or dense clay that will not absorb runoff on its own.
How fast does an order ship in Providence?
The answer depends on how much crushed stone you order. Loads under 8 tons generally leave the yard within 1 to 2 business days. Orders of 8 tons or more typically go out the same day or the next business day, and any order reaching 15 tons gets priority scheduling along with free delivery included.
Does ordering more tons lower the rate?
Yes. The per ton rate steps down twice, once at 8 tons and again at 15 tons, where the delivery charge also disappears. Because of those breaks, an order sitting just under one of the thresholds is frequently cheaper to round up than to leave as is, once the lower rate and free delivery are both factored in.
What else is #57 crushed stone used for besides driveways?
It also works as retaining wall backfill, footing and foundation drainage trench fill, and a surface material for gravel parking pads or small equipment yards that see regular vehicle traffic. Anywhere a job calls for a hard layer that keeps draining under load, this size of stone is a common default around Providence.
Where do I find delivery details for Providence?
The delivery page for Providence lists the current service area and scheduling windows for this city, which line up with the same ton based tiers used for pricing here. Knowing a rough ton count ahead of time makes it easier to pick a delivery window and lock in the right rate for your order.