Asphalt Driveway Paving in Lusby, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 30.8 miles from Lusby 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 Lusby
| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downer | 27% | Well drained | Very limitedFrost action, Slope |
| Ingleside | 12% | Well drained | Not limited |
| Woodstown | 12% | Moderately well drained | Somewhat limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action |
| Matapeake | 12% | Well drained | Very limitedFrost action |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Lusby mostly as Downer (27%), Ingleside (12%) and Woodstown (12%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 4% 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 Downer and Matapeake "very limited", citing frost action and slope.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Woodstown "somewhat limited", citing depth to saturated zone and frost action.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Ingleside "not limited".
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 Lusby
FEMA's flood map puts 2 of the 25 land points sampled in Lusby (8%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (23) and zone AE (2).
Lusby at a glance
- County: Calvert County, MD
- Land area: 3.5 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 30.8 miles
Driveway permits in Lusby
For a driveway onto a county road, ask the Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) whether a permit is needed. Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning).
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 Lusby, 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.
Services in Lusby
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Lusby paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Lusby?
The USDA soil survey maps Lusby mostly as Downer and Ingleside, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action, slope and depth to saturated zone as limitations.
How far is Lusby from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Lusby is about 30.8 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Lusby?
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 Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Lusby in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 2 of the 25 land points sampled in Lusby (8%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (23) and zone AE (2).