Asphalt Driveway Paving in Clinton, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 18.1 miles from Clinton in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084What's under driveways in Clinton
| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croom | 30% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Marr | 21% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Beltsville | 18% | Moderately well drained | Somewhat limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action |
| Issue | 8% | Somewhat poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Flooding, Frost action |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Clinton mostly as Croom (30%), Marr (21%) and Beltsville (18%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 22% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Issue "very limited", citing depth to saturated zone, flooding and frost action.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Croom, Marr and Beltsville "somewhat limited", citing frost action and depth to saturated zone.
Issue (somewhat 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 Clinton
FEMA's flood map puts 1 of the 25 land points sampled in Clinton (4%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24) and zone AE (1).
Clinton at a glance
- County: Prince George's County, MD
- Land area: 25 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 18.1 miles
Driveway permits in Clinton
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).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Clinton, 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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Clinton paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Clinton?
The USDA soil survey maps Clinton mostly as Croom and Marr, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action, depth to saturated zone and flooding as limitations.
How far is Clinton from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Clinton is about 18.1 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Clinton?
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 Clinton in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 1 of the 25 land points sampled in Clinton (4%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24) and zone AE (1).