Asphalt Driveway Paving in Odenton, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 19.8 miles from Odenton 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 Odenton
| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downer | 22% | Well drained | Not limited |
| Sassafras | 15% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Phalanx | 12% | Well drained | Not limited |
| Mattapex | 12% | Moderately well drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Low strength |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Odenton mostly as Downer (22%), Sassafras (15%) and Phalanx (12%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 20% 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 Mattapex "very limited", citing depth to saturated zone, frost action and low strength.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Sassafras "somewhat limited", citing frost action.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Downer and Phalanx "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 Odenton
FEMA's flood map puts none of the 25 land points sampled in Odenton in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (25).
Odenton at a glance
- County: Anne Arundel County, MD
- Land area: 14.8 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 19.8 miles
Driveway permits in Odenton
Anne Arundel County's Department of Public Works says a Residential Driveway Access Permit is required for any modification or new installation of a residential entrance onto a County road, with or without replacing curb and gutter. Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works.
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 Odenton, 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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Odenton paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Odenton?
The USDA soil survey maps Odenton mostly as Downer and Sassafras, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action, depth to saturated zone and low strength as limitations.
How far is Odenton from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Odenton is about 19.8 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Odenton?
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 Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Odenton in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts none of the 25 land points sampled in Odenton in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (25).