Asphalt Driveway Paving in Accokeek, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 24.5 miles from Accokeek in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
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| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beltsville | 22% | Moderately well drained | Somewhat limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action |
| Croom | 22% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Potobac | 12% | Poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Flooding, Frost action, Ponding |
| Dodon | 8% | Moderately well drained | Somewhat limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Accokeek mostly as Beltsville (22%), Croom (22%) and Potobac (12%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 10% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate and 9% fell on water or submerged soils; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Potobac "very limited", citing depth to saturated zone, flooding, frost action and ponding.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Beltsville, Croom and Dodon "somewhat limited", citing depth to saturated zone and frost action.
Potobac (poorly drained) is classed as poorly drained or wetter.
Why it matters: the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says soil type and drainage should be checked before any driveway advice is given (brief).
Flood zones in Accokeek
FEMA's flood map puts 4 of the 23 land points sampled in Accokeek (17%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (19), zone AE (3) and zone A (1).
Accokeek at a glance
- County: Prince George's County, MD
- Land area: 27.4 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 24.5 miles
Driveway permits in Accokeek
Prince George's County's Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement says a driveway permit application needs a site or plot plan showing the driveway location with dimensions, and that a driveway permit is issued with a one-year expiration date. Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement.
On a state road, the entrance needs a Maryland State Highway Administration permit (SHA guidelines).
Some of the sampled points in Accokeek fall on water. Land within 1,000 feet of tidal water is in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, where lot coverage is limited (Maryland DNR).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Accokeek, pulled September 2026; percentages exclude urban land and water. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer at the same points. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files for land area and coordinates. Distance is a straight line, not a driving route.
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Accokeek paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Accokeek?
The USDA soil survey maps Accokeek mostly as Beltsville and Croom, and for local roads and streets it cites depth to saturated zone, frost action, flooding and ponding as limitations.
How far is Accokeek from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Accokeek is about 24.5 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Accokeek?
It depends on the road it meets. The Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit for a driveway onto a state highway. For a county or town road, the Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Accokeek in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 4 of the 23 land points sampled in Accokeek (17%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (19), zone AE (3) and zone A (1).