Buy Crushed Stone in Ithaca, New York

Order crushed stone by the ton in Ithaca and have it delivered by dump truck to your address. Gravel Monkey handles the sourcing, the drop and the pricing so you only pick the size and the day. Ithaca gets about 41 inches of precipitation a year, so planning for drainage and washout is part of any project here.

You buy online, choose a delivery window at checkout, and the truck shows up within that window once you approve the final confirmation. No yard visits, no phone quotes. Just pick your stone.

Crushed Stone Sizes Available for Ithaca Orders

Each size has a specific job. The table below lists every product you can order, where it belongs, and what it cannot do. Link each product to its detail page for more technical specs.

Matching Crushed Stone to Your Project

Use this table to match the job type to the right product. Depth notes are starting points; the local frost depth may require more.

How Ithaca's Weather Affects Your Crushed Stone Job

Ithaca records about 89 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling delivery onto firm ground is important because wet soil under a load can cause ruts. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.

About 155 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That long freezing window shortens the work season and drives how deep the base layer needs to be. Ground freezing here is deep and long, so a base of 8 to 12 inches of compacted crushed stone is common for vehicle loads. Snowfall of about 63 inches a year means plowing damage to a loose surface. Compacting and capping with a smaller stone before winter reduces that risk.

Tompkins County permitted about 145 single-family homes in 2024. Many of those projects will need base material for driveways and slabs. Account for the frost line and the wet spring when you plan the stone order.

Estimating Your Crushed Stone Quantity

Volume is area times depth. Convert cubic feet to tons by dividing by about 15 for 3/4" stone (varies by product). For a quick start, use the crushed stone calculator on the Gravel Monkey site. It accepts length, width and depth and returns tons. No guesswork.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings 1 to over 40 tons to your address. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.

You choose a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required. You get an email confirmation and a second email closer to the date with the window and a photo of the load. Delivery only proceeds after you approve that second email.

Read more about how Gravel Monkey works, check customer reviews, or review the delivery information for full details on cancellations, claims and access.

Crushed Stone Complements for Your Job

These materials pair well with crushed stone for a complete installation.

• Crushed Gravel, Similar angularity but different parent rock and grading; compare with crushed stone for your base.
• Driveway Gravel, A blend meant for the top wearing course over a crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled alternative for non-structural fill and heavy base layers.
• Topsoil, For finishing around stone edges and filling planting areas.
• Walkway Gravel, A decorative, smaller stone for pedestrian paths over a crushed stone base.
• Sand, Leveling bed under pavers; works on top of a compacted crushed stone layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the soil around Ithaca change how much crushed stone I need?

Yes. The deep and long ground freezing in this area calls for a thicker base than in milder climates. A standard driveway base in Ithaca often runs 8 to 12 inches of compacted crushed stone to resist frost heave. Your specific soil type may also affect compaction, but the frost depth is the primary driver.

How much does crushed stone delivery cost in Ithaca?

Delivery cost is calculated automatically by ZIP code at checkout. With about 155 freezing days a year, planning your delivery during the work window avoids scheduling conflicts. The price includes the stone, the truck and the drop. No hidden fees.

How deep should the layer be for a job that carries vehicles?

For vehicle loads such as driveways or parking areas, the compacted crushed stone base should be at least 8 inches deep, and 12 inches is common in frost-prone areas. Lift thickness should not exceed 6 inches per compaction pass.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes. Smaller stones with more fines, such as #57 or 3/4" crushed stone, compact into a dense, stable mass. Larger stones like 2"-3" do not lock together tightly and are used for fill rather than a compacted surface.

Order Crushed Stone in Ithaca Now

Choose your size, place your order online, and schedule delivery. The two most common jobs here are driveway bases and paver installations. Start your order at the Ithaca hub page.

Gravel Monkey also serves nearby communities. Delivery is available to these towns.

• Cayuga Heights
• Lansing
• Trumansburg
• Dryden
• Groton
• Montour Falls
• Moravia
• Watkins Glen
• Cortland
• Dundee