Asphalt Driveway Paving in Upper Marlboro, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 9.9 miles from Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro
| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galestown | 27% | Somewhat excessively drained | Not limited |
| Collington | 15% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action |
| Wist | 11% | Well drained | Somewhat limitedFrost action, Slope |
| Widewater | 11% | Poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Flooding, Frost action, Ponding |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Upper Marlboro mostly as Galestown (27%), Collington (15%) and Wist (11%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 25% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate and 5% fell on water or submerged soils; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Widewater "very limited", citing depth to saturated zone, flooding, frost action and ponding.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Collington and Wist "somewhat limited", citing frost action and slope.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Galestown "not limited".
Widewater (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 Upper Marlboro
FEMA's flood map puts 5 of the 24 land points sampled in Upper Marlboro (21%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (19) and zone AE (5).
Upper Marlboro at a glance
- County: Prince George's County, MD
- Land area: 1.5 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 9.9 miles
Driveway permits in Upper Marlboro
The Town of Upper Marlboro says it requires Prince George's County permits for all qualifying construction and improvements within the Town. Town of Upper Marlboro.
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 Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro, 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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Upper Marlboro paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Upper Marlboro?
The USDA soil survey maps Upper Marlboro mostly as Galestown and Collington, and for local roads and streets it cites frost action, slope, depth to saturated zone, flooding and ponding as limitations.
How far is Upper Marlboro from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Upper Marlboro is about 9.9 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Upper Marlboro?
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 Town of Upper Marlboro or the Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Upper Marlboro in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 5 of the 24 land points sampled in Upper Marlboro (21%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (19) and zone AE (5).